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Last Chance to Save on Entrepreneur Expo Registration!
The countdown is on! Early Bird pricing for TEDCO’s 2026 Entrepreneur Expo ends tomorrow, September 11.
Join us on October 27 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for a full day of inspiring keynote conversations, expert-led sessions, live pitches, networking, exhibitors, emerging innovations, and opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and ecosystem collaborators from across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.
The full agenda is now live (click here), so you can explore the sessions, speakers, and experiences planned throughout the day before securing your spot.
Don’t wait—register today and save before rates increase!
| | Artwork deadline:
September 25, 2026
Showcase your brand at TEDCO’s 2026 Entrepreneur Expo and connect with Maryland’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem! Advertisers also receive access to the lowest rate for additional Expo registrations—$129 per pass. Click here to view the ad opportunities. | | |
Ready to plan your expo experience!?
The Expo agenda is live. Throughout the day, choose from sessions covering AI, access to capital, financial readiness, leadership, technology commercialization, and building and scaling companies in Maryland, along with live pitches, founder conversations, networking
opportunities, and more.
| | Ecosystem Updates & Entrepreneurial Resources | | |
TEDCO’s 2026 Economic Impact Study has been released. In 2026, TEDCO commissioned the Sage Policy Group, located in Baltimore, to create an economic impact study, detailing TEDCO’s solid track record and contributions to the state. Since TEDCO’s inception TEDCO-backed companies:
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Generated $9.9+ billion in statewide economic output
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Supported 38,000+ jobs and $4.5 billion in labor income
The 2026 study shows TEDCO as an economic powerhouse, contributing significant economic and fiscal returns to Maryland. In FY2025 alone, TEDCO supported:
- $1 billion in economic output and 4,027 jobs
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$60 million in State and local tax revenue generated in FY 2025, more than the State's entire FY 2025 appropriation for TEDCO
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For every state-funded dollar in FY25, TEDCO’s output represents more than $17.00 in economic activity across the state
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Build Our Future Grant Program
Deadline: Rolling
The program provides matching grants of up to $2 million for innovation infrastructure projects in Maryland's strategic technology sectors — including advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, life sciences, AI, and more.
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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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Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP)
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 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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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 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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SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab
Deadline: September 24, 2026
Maryland entrepreneurs looking to pursue federal funding— TEDCO’s SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab begins September 24!
The program provides workshops, expert guidance and individual proposal reviews to help Maryland technology and life sciences companies develop stronger SBIR/STTR proposals.
| | How TEDCO Helps Startups Access
Funding and Federal Resources | | TEDCO’s Stephen Auvil and Kim Mozingo were on ABC7 Good Morning Washington! The two thought leaders discussed how TEDCO supports founders at different stages of their business journey, as well as the organization’s upcoming Entrepreneur Expo. | | Recent Investments & Funding | | |
Unlock
Jared Cozart
CEO
Located in Baltimore, Md., Unlock is developing a relationship intelligence platform designed to help growing companies make better use of their existing networks. By connecting with a company’s existing systems, the platform surfaces relevant contacts, timing, and context, helping teams identify valuable connections and turn scattered relationships into actionable intelligence for selling, fundraising, and hiring.
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Astek Diagnostics
Mustafa Al-Adhami
CEO
Located in Baltimore, Md., Astek Diagnostics is developing the Jiddu™ Platform, a rapid diagnostic system designed to deliver antibiotic susceptibility results in under an hour. By providing faster, targeted information for infections such as urinary tract infections, sepsis and wound infections, the platform aims to help clinicians make more informed treatment decisions at the point of care while addressing diagnostic delays and antibiotic resistance.
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HopFlyt
Rob Winston
CEO
Located in Salisbury, Md., HopFlyt is developing autonomous, long-range, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for long-endurance operations in challenging environments. The company’s next-generation aircraft combine the range and efficiency of fixed-wing aviation with the flexibility of vertical flight, supporting potential applications across aerospace, defense, and other advanced technology sectors.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
Matching Funds Awardees
SBIR/STTR Matching Funds awarded to three Maryland technology companies: Stemora Inc., Microcom Design, and Redhelm Labs. The program supplements federal SBIR/STTR awards to help Maryland entrepreneurs advance research and development, commercialize innovative technologies and contribute to job creation and economic growth.
| | TEDCO Office Hours & Open Forums | | Visit TEDCO's Events Calendar to explore the latest opportunities and happenings throughout Maryland's innovation ecosystem. | | | |
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