Congratulations to all of the 2023
LaunchPad Finalists
Bijou Build
Camden
Bijou is the world’s first collapsible, expandable play system. Bijou is for families, not just children.
![Bijou Build, 2023 LaunchPad finalist](https://www.gorhamsavings.bank/wp-content/uploads/Bijou-web.png)
Bonsie Skin to Skin Babywear
Brunswick
Bonsie is the first and only babywear designed for easy skin to skin bonding between an infant and their caregiver.
![Bonsie Skin to Skin Babywear, 2023 LaunchPad Finalist](https://www.gorhamsavings.bank/wp-content/uploads/Bonsie-web.png)
Bookclubs
Camden
A returning finalist, Bookclubs.com is a social network for readers and a community organizing platform that makes it easy to start, manage, and join a book club.
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NKENNE
Portland
An African language learning app developed to make it easier for users to learn African languages, and our 2022 Emerging Business Award winner.
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Ocean Data Network
Portland
Collaborative ocean data collection in the highest impact regions to unlock the data driven sustainable blue economy of tomorrow.
![Ocean Data Network, 2023 LaunchPad Finalist](https://www.gorhamsavings.bank/wp-content/uploads/Ocean-Data-Network-web.png)
Replay The
LaunchPad Livestream
Watch the 10th anniversary of Maine’s premier small business competition. See the finalists pitch to compete for our $50,000 grant and Emerging Business Award.
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