The latest on innovation and entrepreneurship in Maryland | | Recent Investments and Funding | | |
Joshua Wang,
Founder & CEO
VerImmune, Inc. is developing an innovative Virus-inspired Particle (ViP) platform delivery technology with the potential to treat multiple diseases.
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Elizabeth Clayborne, MD,
CEO and Founder
The FDA-registered device seeks to provide a more cost-effective, timely, easy-to-use alternative to emergency room visits and is designed with portability in mind.
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Carol Espy-Wilson, PhD.,
Founder & CTO
OmniSpeech aims to enhance speech-enabled applications and devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Its AI noise suppression technology works to remove background noise and boost voice clarity in leading consumer and enterprise headphones.
| | Entrepreneur Resources and Application Deadlines | | |
SCALEUP Maryland™
Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
SCALEUP Maryland™ is a premier accelerator program, designed to help Maryland-based businesses grow beyond $500K in annual revenue. Presented by bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park in partnership with Impact Principals, the program helps CEO's become strategic leaders—empowering them to scale operations, expand markets, and lead high-performing teams.
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Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
In the first FY26 funding cycle, MSCRF awarded more than $4.7 million to companies and academic institutions across Maryland. This second FY26 funding round continues this momentum, balancing support for early-stage discovery and commercialization-ready projects.
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Concept Capital Program
The application window for this cycle closes on January 31, 2026
Concept Capital is TEDCO's initiative to bridge the early-stage funding gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs across Maryland. The program was created to provide flexible funding and specialized support to founders, thereby ensuring they are prepared for future venture opportunities.
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Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
Applications accepted on
a rolling basis.
TEDCO's Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) applications are now open!
The program allows federal agencies to provide funding to SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awardees to enhance their project’s commercialization potential.
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The SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab has evolved into a two-part program to better serve participating companies! Join TEDCO for the upcoming SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Open Forum hosted by Kim Mozingo, Vice President, Federal Programs and Julia Deng, Director, SBIR Programs to learn more about the Proposal Lab requirements.
For Maryland life science and technology businesses with a compelling innovation, the TEDCO team offers decades of experience in writing, reviewing, and winning SBIR/STTR and other federal grants and contracts. Our mission is to position your company for up to $305,000 of non-dilutive Phase I funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
| | Events Across the Ecosystem | | |
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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