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Connor Roberts is founder and CEO of Opal HTM, a healthcare technology company working to improve hospital efficiency by reshaping how medical equipment is managed and maintained. Under Connor’s leadership, Opal HTM has acquired patent protection for its technology, raised capital through grants and investments, built industry partnerships, and conducted significant market research and validation. The company was recently selected for a $25K investment through TEDCO's Rural Business Innovation Initiative, as well as the Launch Lane Digital Health Accelerator, and is currently preparing to launch in-field system pilots. |
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Featuring a TEDCO Portfolio Company
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Beat the Rush Delivery works with TEDCO's Rural Business Innovation Initiative mentor on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The company is working on a project at the historic Packing House in Cambridge, MD. The building is being designed with a focus on removing conventional barriers for culinary entrepreneurs in search of commercial kitchen space. |
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In the nine years since its launch, MII has disbursed $43M, de-risked 276 unique technologies and created 119 start-ups. MII’s portfolio of start-ups have gone on to raise over $571.5M in follow-on funding and resulted in seven exits thus far.
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Conducted by the University of Baltimore’s Jacob France Institute, the study found that TEDCO provides significant value to the state’s start-up community, supporting 10,433 Maryland jobs and more than $2.3B in statewide economic activity as of 2021. |
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The Pre-Seed Builder Fund invests in and provides executive support to Maryland-based technology companies run by entrepreneurs who demonstrate economic disadvantage. The Builder Fund invests with the goal of helping companies reach meaningful milestones and becoming attractive investments to larger institutional investors.
Up to $200K investments made.
Applications assessed on rolling basis.
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We welcome early-stage technology start-ups from all industries to apply.
Funds Include:
- Cybersecurity Investment Fund
- Technology Commercialization Fund
- Life Sciences Investment Fund
- Gap Investment Fund
$100K to $500K investments made.
Applications assessed on rolling basis.
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Loyola University Maryland’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will host its 3rd Baltipreneurs Accelerator program starting this January. Applications are open for Baltimore City start-ups and social enterprises.
Applications are due by December 15, 2021.
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We offer six programs to accelerate discovery and commercialization of human stem cell-based technologies. Please verify eligibility, read the appropriate RFA and apply.
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December 2, 2021
Health Tech Entrepreneurs Meetup
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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December 7, 2021
Solving the Unsolvable: Could Quantum and other Non-traditional Computing hold the key to accelerating drug development?
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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December 8, 2021
Not your average Regional Briefing: A Tour of Greater Baltimore
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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December 9, 2021
Holiday Game Night Mixer! with Southern Maryland Innovates
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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December 15, 2021
2021 MIC Holiday Party!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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December 20, 2021
CONNECTpreneur Holiday Networking and Pitch Extravaganza
5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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TEDCO Talks: A virtual series featuring thought leaders in economic development from across the State of Maryland. Join TEDCO's CEO, 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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Baltimore Tech Roundup: TEDCO investments, a virtual museum and accelerator news
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New report analyzes TEDCO's economic impact, contribution to jobs |
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TEDCO Generates $2.3 Billion in Economic Benefits to the State of Maryland and Supports 10,433 Maryland Jobs - EAGB
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TEDCO’s MII invested $1.8M in 12 companies and over $4.4M awarded to 36 project grants - BioBuzz
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New urban business initiative provides technical and business assistance to underserved startups in Maryland |
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TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative Advances Innovative Technologies From Lab to Market |
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TEDCO Generates $2.3 Billion in Economic Benefits to the State of Maryland and Supports 10,433 Maryland Jobs, According to New Independent Study - citybiz
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