Join The Rising Tide and Maine Maritime Academy’s Loeb-Sullivan School for a shark‑tank–style Student Business Pitch Competition showcasing new ventures dreamed up by MMA students. Cheer on six finalist teams as they pitch to a panel of local business leaders, competing for $4,000 in cash prizes to help launch their ideas. Free and open to the public—come meet the next generation of entrepreneurs shaping coastal Maine.
RSVP-ing in the form below helps us get an idea of who’s coming, but it does not hold your space at the event. Space is first come, first serve.
The Rising Tide is proud to partner with the Small Business Management Course taught at Maine Maritime Academy for the first annual “Rising Tide Award.” This award celebrates creativity, entrepreneurship, and bold thinking among the next generation of leaders.
This award is the culmination of a new class taught by Prof. Kate Kana that challenges students to create their own business. A selection of six businesses will be featured at a “shark tank-style” evening in April in Castine. A panel of small business experts with entrepreneurial experience will serve as judges for the competition for the best business idea. The public will be invited to attend this event, which will be held in MMA’s auditorium. We hope that you will join us in person on the evening of April 27 to hear these ideas!
BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!
Your sponsorship directly supports student entrepreneurs and helps foster the next generation of innovative businesses taking shape at Maine Maritime Academy. Sponsorships can be named or anonymous. Sponsorships are tax deductible through The Rising Tide, a 501c3 organization.Sponsorship Levels:
Gold Sponsor — $1,000+ Recognition on stage during the event, logo/name featured on event signage, recognition in the event program
Silver Sponsor — $251-$999 - Recognition during the event, listing in the evening’s printed program
Bronze Sponsor — Up to $250 - Listing in the event program
If you are interested in sponsoring this one-of-a-kind event, please email John Boit, publisher of The Rising Tide, at jboit@risingtide.media.
