New Year, New Innovations, New Investments

January 2026

The latest on innovation and entrepreneurship in Maryland

Recent Investments

TEDCO Invests in LASARRUS

Lloyd Emokpae

CEO

LASARRUS is a company dedicated to advancing device-enabled solutions for remote monitoring of COPD patients.

TEDCO Announces Social Impact Funds Investment in Natáur

Kathleen Turano

President and COO

Natáur is a company working to provide bio-based solutions for ingredient production.

TEDCO Invests in Pirl Technology

Kobby Osei-Kusi
Founder

Pirl Technology aims to create the next generation of EV chargers.

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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Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission Launches FY26 Funding Opportunities

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.

Apply for Funding Today

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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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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