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Register Now for TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo
Planning to join us in Baltimore this October for TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo? Secure your spot today with the $129 early-bird registration rate before prices increase to $169 on September 11.
If you’re traveling to attend, we’ve also secured a special group rate of $279/night at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for Expo participants. With 1,200+ innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders gathering in the Inner Harbor, rooms in our block are expected to fill quickly.
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Check out the opportunities available here and contact marketing@tedcomd.com to learn more
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TEDCO has officially announced the morning keynote speakers for the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo!
Joining the stage for opening remarks will be Jay Perman, Chancellor for the University System of Maryland. After his remarks, TEDCO will welcome our own CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, and guest Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group to the stage for an informative fireside discussion.
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Join TEDCO for a live webinar on Monday April 6, 2026 at 10:00 am, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan Source, University System of Maryland (USM), and the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI).
“Bridging Innovation: Why Jordan Can Be Your Tech Gateway to the MENA Region” will explore the entrepreneurship and digital ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a focus on initiatives such as Jordan Source and other strategic opportunities driving innovation and cross-border collaboration.
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TEDCO Invests in NanoBioFAB
Xiaonao Liu, Ph.D.
CEO
NanoBioFab is a woman-owned medical device manufacturer specializing in AI-powered smart nanosensors for pathogen detection and wound management.
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Alexander Zanders
CEO
Ufarmx, located in Elkridge, Md., is an AI-powered agritech and fintech platform that aims to connect smallholder farmers to collateral-free financing, quality agricultural inputs and reliable markets.
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TEDCO’s Concept Capital Supports Gaia Agricultural Technology
James Highsmith
CEO
Gaia Agricultural Technology, located in Fort Washington, Md., is developing infrastructure to generate continuous clean electricity from kinetic water energy. Through this process, the company hopes to support the growth of fresh food installed directly into buildings and spaces.
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Cylton Collymore
CEO
Sirsi is the architect of Sirsi Nexus, an agent-embedded platform that aims to automate the lifecycle of cloud and on-premises environments.
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Laurel Thrive Small Business Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Funding Amount: $10,000
Specifically for businesses located (or moving) within the City of Laurel, this grant provides foundational capital for new businesses to expand and hire. It is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is highly recommended.
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Buy Maryland Cybersecurity (BMC) Tax Credit
Deadline: Rolling
Funding Amount: 50% of purchase price (up to $50,000 credit for the buyer)
Qualified Maryland Companies may claim a tax credit for 50% of the net purchase price of cybersecurity technologies and services purchased from a Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Seller.
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Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP)
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026
Funding Amount:
Up to $5,500 annually per intern
Administered by UMBC and funded by the State of Maryland MTIP helps Maryland retain top tech talent by increasing the number of paid technical internships offered in the state.
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA) Grants
Deadline: Rolling
Funding Amount: Up to 300,000
Supports Maryland-based companies developing innovative clean energy technologies. Funding can be used for early-stage commercialization, pilot projects, and product validation.
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DHCD Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Funding Amount:
Up to $50,000
This program helps local governments and nonprofits cover operating costs related to community revitalization and economic development. Funds can be used for professional services, salaries, or technology costs that strengthen your business's impact on the local economy.
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Purple Line Small
Business Grants
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Funding Amount:
Up to $50,000
If your business is located within one-quarter mile of the Purple Line light rail alignment, you may be eligible for grants to offset construction impacts. This round is specifically for businesses that have been operational in that corridor and need capital to maintain or improve operations.
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TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $647,000 Granted to Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees
This round of awardees will divide $647,000 amongst the 13 awardees. The BII Pilot Program falls under the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), fueling innovation and economic impact in the Baltimore region.
The BII was created to support an equitable innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem within higher education institutions in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
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TEDCO Announces the 2026 BRIDGE Proposal Lab Cohort
The intensive business development accelerator program provides participants with 310 hours of instruction and coaching; hands-on workshops; certified training through OST’s U.S. Department of Labor–recognized Apprenticeship program; tailored mentorship from OST and TEDCO experts; access to WinMoreBD.ai, OST Global Solutions’ (OST) proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) platform for smarter pipeline building; and an alumni network membership.
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Events are happening all across Maryland’s innovation ecosystem!
Visit TEDCO's Events Calendar to explore the latest opportunities and happenings throughout the state.
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