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Register Now: TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo
TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo will be a day filled with opportunities to attend workshops, pitch, and network with some of the region's most innovative startups and investors.
Registration is now OPEN, but space is limited so don’t delay and secure your spot now.
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Register Today: TEDCO's Monthly Investment Open Forum
Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding opportunities for your business? TEDCO has several investment funds that could be a great fit! Any additional questions can be answered at the virtual Investment Open Forum, hosted by TEDCO’s investment team each month.
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Apply Today: Baltimore Innovation Initiative
Application Deadline: May 8, 2025
The Baltimore Innovation Initiative seeks to advance technology toward commercialization of a product or service and bolster support for entrepreneurs developing technology-based ventures.
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Apply Today: Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Calling all entities working with Makerspaces in Maryland – applications for TEDCO’s Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program are officially open!
This innovative program was created to encourage the growth of Maryland’s Makerspace ecosystem.
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Apply Today: Concept Capital Funding
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
The program was created to bridge the early-stage funding gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs across the State. Concept Capital provides flexible funding up to $50,000 and specialized support to founders, thereby ensuring they are prepared for future venture opportunities.
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Startup Bazaar at UMD Smith School
The next edition of Startup Bazaar will be held on Friday, April 12, at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland. This dynamic, daylong event will spotlight innovation in AI, biosciences, MedTech, and quantum computing, and bring together entrepreneurs, investors, students, and industry leaders.
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Apply Today: Technical and Business Assistance (TABA)
Application 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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