MBIA In The News

Maryland Technology Internship Program – UMBC

The Maryland Technology Internship Program (MTIP) helps Maryland retain top talent by increasing the number of paid technical internships offered in the state. Administered by UMBC and funded by the State of Maryland, the program offers financial assistance to technology-based businesses, as well as state and local agencies, to hire more interns. Source: Maryland Technology…

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First Cohort Starts F³ Tech Accelerator Program

F³ Tech, administered by the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, has commenced the first cohort of its four-month Accelerator Program.  The Accelerator is a rigorous four-month program that prepares startups to launch and commercialize products or services through concentrated mentorship, training, networking, and investment in the industry sector of agriculture and aquaculture technologies. Five startups have…

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Lenzer to Cultivate UMD Innovation-Based Economic Development Efforts

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland (UMD) today announced the appointment of Julie Lenzer as Associate Vice President for Economic Development, effective December 12, 2016. Lenzer will also serve as Director of UM Ventures – College Park in the UMD Division of Research. Lenzer is an award-winning software entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, investor, and…

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StartUp Maryland Announces their 2016 Road Show

It’s that time of year again! StartUp Maryland has announced the dates and route of their 2016 STRT1UP Road Show, their 5th annual tour of Maryland that celebrates entrepreneurship and gives startups the opportunity to hone their pitch. Since the launch of the road show in 2012, more than 1000 Maryland startup companies have participated. Citing…

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Chesapeake Innovation Center Announces Winners of Startup Technology Competition

Odenton, Maryland – (July 26, 2016) – Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh welcomed nine new companies to the county’s technology incubator, the Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC). The companies were winners of the CIC’s recent scholarship competition the Chesapeake Innovation Challenge.  Funding for the competition was made possible with support from the Maryland Department of Commerce. Mr.…

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TechBUZZ Application Deadline Nears!

The Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA) shines the spotlight on the hottest up-and-coming early stage technology companies in the Mid-Atlantic again in 2016. A diverse and experienced cross-section of Early Stage Investors, VCs, and experienced CEOs will provide valuable feedback in response to the TechBUZZ presentations. Whether on stage or in the audience, the insight of the investor panels is…

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IMET’s Harbor Launch Brings Incubator to Inner Harbor

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology has announced the launch of their  new incubator Harbor Launch. Harbor Launch calls itself a “home for marine, environmental, and biotech/human health startups” and is located in the Inner Harbor, close to the Aquarium. Harbor Launch is currently looking for its first incubator member companies; the space has room for…

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