“Invest in Maine’s Future” is a campaign coalition supporting the $25 million Research and Development and Commercialization bond question on the November 5, 2024 statewide ballot in Maine.  

We are encouraging Mainers to vote YES on the $25 million R&D bond because supporting investments in innovation and job growth in Maine will strengthen Maine communities, families, and our state’s economy.

 We are also advocating for long-term support for R&D funding for innovation and job growth to keep Maine competitive.

 Please click here to learn more.

 If you’d like to join our effort, please email us at info@investinmainesfuture.org or call us at (207) 623-4568.

 The “Invest in Maine’s Future” campaign is growing! To date, partners include:

• The Maine State Chamber of Commerce

• The Jackson Laboratory

• FocusMaine

• Startup Maine

• Bioscience Association of Maine

• Maine Composites Alliance

• Maine Forest Products Council

• MDI Biological Laboratory

• BioHarbor Strategies

• Aroostook Partnership

“Invest in Maine’s Future” has earned financial support from:

• Machias Savings Bank

• University of Maine Foundation

• First National Bank

• Bangor Savings Bank

• Sargent

• Bigelow Laboratory

 “The R&D bond on November’s ballot is an investment in our state’s economic future. Maine lags other states when it comes to R&D investments. Supporting this investment is a critical first step toward stable and sustained state R&D investments for our economy.”
-          Patrick Woodcock, President and CEO, Maine State Chamber of Commerce

“It is time to invest in our evolving Research and Development industries. Growing these industries means supporting Maine’s economic potential and creating an environment that keeps Mainers and their talent in Maine and encourages others to come to Maine and contribute to these industries.”
-          Maine State Senator Teresa S. Pierce, (D-Falmouth)