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YoTengoBot wants to help immigration lawyers speak to thousands of clients in a day
The chatbot is designed to help increase the capacity of immigration lawyers. TEDCO's Seed Fund invested $200K in the startup.
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For entrepreneurs applying for their first investment from Seed, all companies must have started operations within five years from the date of the application and investment. Click here for Seed Fund FAQs.
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Builder Fund invests in and provides executive support to Maryland-based technology companies run by entrepreneurs who demonstrate economic disadvantage. The fund typically invests up to $200,000 via convertible notes.
Applications assessed on a rolling basis.
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SBIR Funding Opportunities
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Johns Hopkins Virtual I-Corps
An immersive learning developed by the National Science Foundation for researchers, faculty, students, and others to determine if the problem they are working to solve exists on a larger scale in the market.
The I-Corps program is FREE and upon completion makes you eligible for a $2,880 Grant.
Applications accepted through April 5, 2021.
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Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator and Mtech Ventures announce Climate Tech Pre-Accelerator Program for summer 2021
Applications will be due on April 16, 2021.
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University of Maryland's Smith School of Business: Center for Global Business
Global Export Consulting Program: Connects teams of Smith School MBA students with Maryland companies looking to gain expertise in international expansion and global business strategies.
Global Marketing Virtual Internship Program: Provides a team of trained undergraduate students to companies seeking assistance with their international marketing efforts, including website localization tracking and analytics, and media strategies.
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Jack Miner filling critical role as TEDCO's new Chief Investment Officer, leading TEDCO’s investment activities
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NIST-TEDCO entrepreneurship program facilitates 11 new start-ups and $2.7M in annual revenue
The NIST Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program (N-STEP) is a joint effort by NIST and TEDCO designed to create collaborations resulting in new company formations by departing NIST employees and commercialization of NIST technologies, which in turn, creates jobs.
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TEDCO Request for Proposals to Conduct Annual Audit
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is soliciting services from nationally recognized firms of certified public accountants with expertise in auditing, to conduct TEDCO and Maryland Innovation Opportunity Fund I (MIOF) audits for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, with one (1) year options of conducting such audits for each of the three subsequent fiscal years.
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TEDCO Talks: A new virtual series featuring thought leaders in economic development from across the State of Maryland. Join TEDCO's CEO & Executive Director, Troy LeMaile-Stovall, in thought-provoking conversations with regional leaders about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem.
Recent Interviews include:
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Multiple Dates
in March
Investment Open Forum
More Info on
TEDCO's Events Page
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March 11, 2021
In Celebration of Women’s History Month: Closing the Gap in Access to Capital
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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March 16, 2021
Morgan State University Town Hall: Supporting STEM at MSU and Other HBCUs
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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March 17-19, 2021
BioHealth Innovation SBIR Workshop
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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March 17, 2021
Technology Insights: Deep Learning & Cognitive Radio with Frost and Sullivan
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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March 25, 2021
Digital Health Forum
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Longeveron's Allogeneic Cell Therapy Completes Early-Stage Study In Congenital Heart Defect
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Covid could cause a glass vial shortage. This medical device startup is getting ready to step in.
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Johns Hopkins-born stem cell startup Vita Therapeutics raises $20 million
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TEDCO to provide emergency funding |
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Seven Successful BioHealth Companies Led by African-American Entrepreneurs and Industry Leaders
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Veteran Startup Founder Joins TEDCO’s Builder Fund as First Entrepreneur-in-Residence - Harry Alford to Join the Investment Team
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Go beyond job creation: How to provide economic empowerment for Maryland’s workforce by Troy LeMaile-Stovall
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Leadership Maryland announced the Class of 2021:
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The ORIGINAL Black Wall Street SERIES Featuring The Joe Manns : Black Wall Street Awards
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NexImmune, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering
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IBM, CareFirst, SC&H look to Maryland entrepreneurs to help solve business challenges
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BioTalk Podcast interview with
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Baltimore 2029 Podcast interview with
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DISCLAIMER
The companies, resources, events, and programs in this newsletter are presented as a courtesy to help you navigate the various business support services established for and available to Maryland entrepreneurs.
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Entities and Individuals: While we recognize the accomplishments of businesses, non-profits and individuals connected to TEDCO, in sharing this news there is no intent to recommend or endorse any business, nonprofit, or individual for any purpose. TEDCO does not verify information in linked articles or press-releases. And, TEDCO does not necessarily share the views contained in any linked articles or press-releases.
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