Maryland Launch Fund
Maryland Launch Fund
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University System of Maryland Launch Fund is a collaborative pilot across all 12 USM institutions. This page provides more information about how the program works in affiliation with University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).
Funding
Micro-Grants – Check back for more info on potential micro-grants. You can indicate your interest here and choose the option “I am a student, faculty, or staff member and am applying for less than $2,000”.
Venture Funding – UMES accepts grant and investment requests from ventures founded by students, faculty, employees, and former students. It also accepts applications from ventures founded on intellectual property owned by UMES. Register on the homepage to apply.
Get in Touch
Lindsay at launch@usmd.edu can direct you to the right individuals at your institution to speak with about the Launch Fund and other resources.
Please direct any questions to Lindsay Ryan at launch@usmd.edu.
The University System of Maryland comprises 12 public universities, three regional higher education centers, and more than 200,000 people—students, faculty, and staff—dedicated to pursuing knowledge, advancing discovery, improving lives, and strengthening communities across the state and around the world.
