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Help Desk
The Incubator and Accelerator's Help Desk is a statewide resource available
to incubator/emerging companies. The Help Desk is a free mentoring
program that is supported in part by the Maryland Technology Development
Corporation (TEDCO) Incubation Best Practice Grant. The Director
of Entrepreneurial Services coordinates with business professionals
to visit the tech center each month and share expert knowledge
in areas from venture capital to marketing. This program is an
excellent resource to obtain vital information and networking
exposure. Contact David Fink at 410-455-5856 for more details.
Idea Lab
The Idea Lab supports UMBC faculty and student entrepreneurs and
affiliates engaged in the start-up or running of high technology
businesses by providing affordable space, business advice and
mentoring. Additionally, the Idea Lab is available to entrepreneurs
who desire admittance into the Incubator Program, but need to
accomplish specific milestones on an interim basis. Direct benefits
of the Idea Lab include:
- A place to develop/refine your business idea and determine
market feasibility;
- A nice environment to work on your business plan
- 24 hour access to office resources, equipment and the Internet;
- A place to meet with your business team and advisors;
- Invaluable interaction with bwtech@UMBC staff and other
business professionals (such as accountants, lawyers, bankers,
venture capitalists, marketers, human resources professionals
and technology consultants) capable and willing to coach/guide
you through the start-up process of a new business.
Student minimum requirement for the Idea Lab:
- At least a sophomore at UMBC
- Minimum GPA of 2.50
- Required to meet monthly with selected business advisors to report and measure progress in the Idea Lab.
Please contact us for more
details. Our Director of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship,
Vivian Armor, can answer your questions about the Idea Lab.
Please contact Ms. Armor today via email at armor@umbc.edu.
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