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A retail-focused incubator program operated by the Maryland Women's Business Center that provides physical retail space, business development resources, and support to help local entrepreneurs launch and grow brick-and-mortar retail businesses. The program bridges the gap between online businesses and physical storefronts.
A 9-month intensive program by the Fearless Institute designed for BIPOC and women entrepreneurs seeking to build or grow digital services businesses serving government clients. Participants receive 366+ hours of education, mentorship, and hands-on support. The program has produced 20+ graduates who have collectively secured $13.9M in government contracts and created 68 jobs. Located at 8 Market Place, Baltimore.
Learn more →Tech-focused business incubator for early-stage companies providing business and technical assistance, networking, and connections to Baltimore's innovation ecosystem. Part of ETC Baltimore since 1999.
Learn more →Elite business incubator and entrepreneurial hub offering co-working/office space, peer learning, mentorship, and access to capital strategies for small businesses in Prince George's County.
Learn more →Retail business incubator for women entrepreneurs in shared retail space at Rockville Town Square and Savage Mill, combining 6-month program-based and space-based models with counseling, workshops, and mentorship.
Learn more →A health IT and cybersecurity-focused incubator in downtown Silver Spring providing 20,000 sq ft of office and co-working space. Specifically supports minority-, female-, and disabled-owned businesses. Located in a federally designated HUBZone near federal agencies, enabling tenant companies to qualify for government set-aside contracts.
Learn more →A student-run startup incubator at the University of Maryland for undergraduate and graduate students launching ventures. Provides 24/7 co-working space in the EA Fernandez IDEA Factory, access to over $100K in physical and digital resources (AWS, DigitalOcean, Dropbox credits), industry mentors, alumni network, and IP assistance. Follows a year-long membership cycle.
Learn more →A diversity-focused incubator cohort featuring weekly expert sessions covering legal, marketing, and capital access topics. Participants graduate through a Demo Day pitch competition. Associated with the Digital Diner food tech incubator located at 1229 Hull St, Locust Point, Baltimore. Designed to support underrepresented and diverse entrepreneurs building technology and food-tech ventures.
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