Resources for Startups and Small Businesses
The USM Office of Economic Development helps entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses connect with the University System of Maryland. Explore resources available from the System and our institutions below. Don't see what you need or need help navigating? Get in touch with our office.
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Open Resources
The University System of Maryland provides entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with resources - you don’t have to be a student or faculty member to access them! Four expansive resources are below:
Six expansive resources are below:
- I-Corps, which trains entrepreneurs in customer discovery to uncover market potential
- Maryland Technical Internship Program (MTIP), which provides reimbursement for interns
- Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS), which provides funding for university-based research projects that help the companies develop new products
- $10M Maryland Momentum Fund, which invests in USM-related startups, including those in USM research parks and incubators
- TU's StarTUp Accelerator, which provides mentoring, space, and a $10k prize to accepted ventures
- SU's Shore Hatchery which provides up to $200,000 annually in prize money via fall and spring business plan competitions
The USM is a proud member of the Baltimore Entrepreneur Support Organization, a Baltimore-based coalition of programs, spaces, and resources catering to entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. Visit their site for even more resources!
Explore additional resources by category below:
| Resource Type | Examples | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | Meet with mentors, obtain pro bono counseling | View Resources |
| Training | Attend workshops and events | View Resources |
| Community | Tap into a community of other entrepreneurs and supporters | View Resources |
| Funding | Compete in business plan competitions, partner for R&D grants, and obtain investment | View Resources |
| Space | Join an incubator or co-working space to take your business to the next level | View Resources |
| Equipment/Technical Services | Access expertise and facilities | View Resources |
Resources by University
University System of Maryland institutions assist their students and faculty in entrepreneurial endeavors. They also provide some resources for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in the community.
Explore ALL resources by institution below.
| Name | Location | Explore | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | View Resources |
 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | View Resources |
 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD | View Resources |
 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | View Resources |
 | Towson University | Towson, MD | View Resources |
 | University of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | View Resources |
 | University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, MD | Explore via Innovation Gateway |
 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | View Resources |
 | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Baltimore County, MD | View Resources |
 | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science | Multiple; Baltimore, MD | View Resources |
 | University of Maryland, Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | View Resources |