Helping founders find community and connections
Nurtures student innovators and impacts the Baltimore community through education, hands-on experiences, and creative experimentation, offering opportunities for involvement, venture creation, and consulting services for local businesses.
Seed accelerator providing 13 weeks of programming and $25,000 in seed funding to 6–8 tech startups per cohort, aiming to close the gap between innovative ideas and getting to market.
Learn more →Accelerator powered by FounderTrac platform for women and minority-owned businesses in Prince George's County, providing online portal access, cohort programming, mentors, and growth tracking.
Learn more →Intensive growth program for value-added agri-food producers with $20K+ yearly revenue, offering 63 hours of business advisory services covering wholesale buyers, risk management, supply chain, and legal topics.
Learn more →Intensive 12-week accelerator for early-stage cybersecurity startups, providing mentorship, funding connections, and technical resources to refine products, scale operations, and secure investment.
Learn more →An 8-week summer accelerator for University of Maryland students and recent alumni. Selects a cohort of 12 teams from 35+ applicants. Each team receives a $5K non-dilutive stipend, a dedicated mentor, and access to weekly workshops. Concludes with a Demo Day. Graduates become eligible for the Terp Startup Fellows program, which provides up to $20K in additional funding.
Learn more →An 8-week Accelerator Fellows program offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions, open to all University of Maryland students and alumni with a social impact focus. Participants receive a $2K stipend. Advanced participants can apply for Scale Your Impact (year-long program) and the Do Good Challenge (prizes up to $40K). Mini-grants of $500 are also available for early-stage exploration.
Learn more →Accelerator for late-stage AgTech, CyberAg, Renewable Energy, and AgBioTech companies, providing advanced business advisory, non-dilutive capital access, and industry connections. No equity taken.
Learn more →Johns Hopkins University's flagship startup commercialization program, having helped form 150+ companies. Operates multiple locations including Homewood/Stieff Silver and FastForward East at 855 N. Wolfe St. The student-focused FastForward U offers two tracks: Spark (ideation, 9 weeks) and Fuel (validation, 9 weeks), providing resources, mentorship, and workspace for JHU-affiliated entrepreneurs to launch ventures.
Learn more →8-week capacity building accelerator for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, especially those transitioning from federal careers, to develop sustainable business plans and launch their companies.
Learn more →A business accelerator specifically designed for women entrepreneurs in Prince George's County, providing structured business development support, mentorship, and resources to help women-owned businesses scale and grow. Participants receive hands-on coaching, peer learning opportunities, and connections to funding and markets.
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