Helping founders find community and connections
A free mentorship program offering one-on-one guidance from 8 seasoned Entrepreneurs in Residence with expertise spanning bio-life sciences, AI, cybersecurity, health tech, finance, and marketing. Notable EiR: David Fink (bio-life sciences, 40+ years experience, 25 patents). Open to entrepreneurs at any stage. Also available at bwtech@UMBC North campus.
Tech incubator based in the mountains of Western Maryland, helps technology-driven start-ups develop, accelerate and launch their companies.
Learn more →A $10 million federally-funded regional program led by TEDCO providing comprehensive business resources to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (<10 employees) across MD, DC, VA, and DE. Includes dedicated advisors, CDFI technical assistance, legal services, financial literacy, back-office support, and a Proposal Lab for government contracting.
Learn more →A free mentorship program offering one-on-one guidance from 8 seasoned Entrepreneurs in Residence with expertise spanning bio-life sciences, AI, cybersecurity, health tech, finance, and marketing. Notable EiR: David Fink (bio-life sciences, 40+ years experience, 25 patents). Open to entrepreneurs at any stage. Also available at bwtech@UMBC South campus.
Learn more →One-on-one coaching program pairing entrepreneurs with expert coaches in AI/tech, leadership, government contracting, and business operations at ISBI.
Learn more →Free, regular drop-in office hours hosted by Mtech Ventures at the University of Maryland, where regional entrepreneurs with bio- or tech-based startup ideas can meet one-on-one with experienced entrepreneurship professionals, mentors, and legal/business advisors. Held biweekly at the Herbert Rabin Technology Advancement Building on the UMD College Park campus.
Learn more →A TEDCO program designed to enhance technology commercialization and provide free technical and business assistance to small and early-stage technology-based companies in rural Maryland. Regional mentors provide ongoing one-on-one support, project assistance, and connections to resources. Companies receiving 90+ days of mentoring become eligible for $25,000 pre-seed funding.
Learn more →A TEDCO program providing free technical and business assistance to underserved early-stage companies in key urban Maryland areas (Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Central Maryland). Experienced Venture Growth Advisors offer one-on-one mentoring and connect entrepreneurs to I-Corps, UBII project funding, the Builder Fund, and other critical resources.
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