The latest on innovation and entrepreneurship in Maryland | | 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). | | |
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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As part of the Concept Capital program, eligible entities are allotted $25,000 to support founders during the beginning stages of entrepreneurial ventures.
PostCare AI is looking to reimagine clinical documentation for specialists. By offering potential integration with existing clinical workflow, the company is working to automate the whole clinical process.
| | TEDCO announces a recent agreement signing with APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association TAIWAN (TAIIDA) and SFIC Group. As part of the agreement, the entities will seek to establish international support and resource sharing, including seeking opportunities to co-invest in companies that have benefits to Maryland and Taiwan.
View a recap of the signing here. | | The expo morning keynote speakers addressed the pivotal role that early-stage companies play in positioning Maryland as the Capital of Quantum. From groundbreaking research to agile innovation, these emerging ventures are driving the state’s leadership in quantum technology and shaping the future of this transformative industry. | | TEDCO is pleased to announce our second round of Equitech Growth Fund awardees! With these awards a total of more than $4.3M will be distributed among nine projects from across Maryland. The Equitech Growth Fund was established in 2023 in response to a study outlining a need for more opportunities for diverse companies to support greater economic development and growth in Maryland. | | |
“Events like the TEDCO EXPO give our students a window into what’s possible,” said Jennifer Walsh, Sr. Associate Vice President of DARE. “They see their classroom learning come to life in real-world innovation spaces, and they make connections that can shape their professional futures.”
Source: Frostburg State University
| | The collaboration between TEDCO and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan solidifies a commitment to support the advancement of technological innovation in both locales, advancing collaboration in technology and entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship and to expand internationally through shared networks and expertise. View the recap of the announcement here. | | “To all of our entrepreneurs, particularly all of our entrepreneurs who are working in Maryland, I can tell you right now that you are in the right spot,” said Moore. “There is not a state in the country that is going to better support your ambitions. There’s not a state in the country that is going to make sure that you are lifted up, growing and supported.” | | TEDCO announces a recent agreement signing with KVIC. Through this agreement, the organization seeks to collaborate with KVIC to continue this growth, allowing for the development of both locales. Such cooperation may include joint workshops, acceleration programs and more. View the recap of the announcement here. | | |
Tammi Thomas was recognized as an Impact Award recipient at the Waves of Change STEM Conference last weekend. During the event, I was able to connect with various attendees, talk with Martha Reeves Jews and celebrate with other awardees.
Click here to read more and here to listen to the full interview.
| | TEDCO announces a recent agreement signing with Kunicorn Investment LLC. Through this agreement, TEDCO is hoping to open more opportunities for cross border collaboration, economic growth and more. View the full recap of the signing here. | | |
“A lot of our deals start in somebody’s garage, on the back of a napkin, in one of Maryland’s universities, or because of STEWARDSHIP something that happened to them or that they observed in their personal or professional life,” says Troy LeMaile-Stovall (MBA 1994), the CEO of TEDCO. Read more.
Source: Harvard Business School
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TEDCO announces the winner of the second Concept Capital Pitch Competition, BioEvanesce. The pitch competition gave nine competitors the chance to obtain an additional $25,000 from the Concept Capital program. Read more.
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TEDCO Website User Survey
TEDCO is excited to announce that Square360 has been selected as our official Website Redesign Partner. Together, we’re embarking on a redesign to create a website that serves Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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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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