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A free 12-week virtual program for early-stage ventures focused on customer discovery and business model validation. Participants are paired with industry mentors and supported by UMBC Odyssey fellows. Designed to help new entrepreneurs test assumptions, identify target customers, and build traction. Also offered at bwtech@UMBC North campus.
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 →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.
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 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 →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.
Learn more →A 12-week accelerator followed by a 9-month extended program for pre-seed and seed-stage healthcare startups, backed by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Accepts approximately 20 companies per cohort and provides mentorship, resources, and healthcare industry connections to help founders commercialize innovations in the health and life sciences space. The program is the successor to the 1501 Health program.
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