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A young company struggling to grow can waste valuable time and effort trying to access resources and support. A thriving Incubator Program can provide a wealth of expertise and support from many different sources and place them at your company's disposal. Contact the techcenter@UMBC today to find out more information about our services, including numerous networks and financial support mechanisms.

The state of Maryland is a robust hotbed for innovation. In a recent study by the Corporation for Enterprise Development, the state of Maryland ranked in the top 5 in some of the following Development Capacity areas:

• Digital Infrastructure
• Ph.D. Scientists & Engineers
• College Attainment
• University Research & Development
• Federal Research & Development

The strength of Maryland's networks and alliances has provided a pathway for rapid commercialization and stimulated economic growth. You can be a part of the exciting and growing information technology and biotechnology clusters.

Small Business Innovation Research Program

National Business Incubation Association (NBIA)

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Development Center

Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)

Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)

Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS)

Baltimore County Economic Development

Score Counselors to America's Small Business

Association of University Research Parks

Maryland Business Incubation Association (MBIA)

Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC)

Greater Baltimore Committee

BWI Business Partnership, Inc.

Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship

ACTiVATE® Program

Center for Women and Information Technology (CWIT)

Technology Council of Maryland (TCM)

Maryland Technology Extension Service

Maryland Space Business Roundtable

Maryland Angels Council

MdBio, Inc.