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Aquaculture incubator space at UMaine's Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR) in Franklin, established 2001. Provides tank space with flowing/recirculating fresh and saltwater systems, office space, access to university researchers, business counselors, and links to Top Gun accelerator.
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Business incubator space at UMaine's Darling Marine Center in Walpole, coordinated by the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center (MAIC). Provides flowing seawater labs, shellfish hatchery, algal production facilities, and technical expertise to aquaculture startups on the Damariscotta River estuary.
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