Roux Institute

Published
January 27, 2023

Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting

A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
Published
January 23, 2023

Tech company Garmin plans 50 hires, build-out at its Yarmouth site

The maker of GPS and navigation devices is quietly expanding at the former headquarters of mapmaker DeLorme, where Eartha keeps turning.
Published
January 18, 2023

Roux Institute ends one of its Portland growth programs for tech startups

The institute, a branch of Northeastern University in Boston, launched the Techstars Accelerator in 2021 to boost the growth of young technology companies.
Published
December 19, 2022

Maine Voices: Roux campus risks being a Trojan horse for development

Northeastern University’s Roux Institute needs a permanent home in Portland. Does it need an adjacent hotel, stores, bars and restaurants? I’d argue no.
Published
December 14, 2022

Roux Institute joins with hospital networks to boost health care tech start-ups

The program created in partnership with MaineHealth and Northern Light Health will provide residencies to entrepreneurs in health care tech.
Published
November 22, 2022

Portland Planning Board recommends zoning changes for Roux Institute redevelopment

The changes, which have to be approved by the City Council, would pave the way for transformation of the former B&M Baked Beans factory site into a new graduate school and research center.
Published
October 4, 2022

UNE medical school’s move to Portland will allow it to grow and train more doctors

Construction on the school's $93 million home could begin next month, and Maine's only medical college could make the move to Portland in 2024.
Published
September 21, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s make sure Portland doesn’t Roux the day

Northeastern University’s Roux Institute will benefit Portland and Maine. Disagreement on the campus plan shouldn’t stand in its way.
Published
June 14, 2022

Portland Planning Board questions Roux campus developers at proposal’s first public airing

A proposal to give the former B&M Baked Beans factory a special institutional designation came under scrutiny because the campus would include substantial commercial development in support of the high-tech graduate school.
Published
June 11, 2022

Maine Voices: NIMBY tag unfair to Roux Institute neighbors

After 2 years of unanswered questions, East Deering residents doubt that they can trust the developers to work cooperatively.