Industry Links
These great links will steer you to everything from funding to strategic partnerships and more.
Are you searching for your link? We know we’ve missed some links, so please let us know if yours should be listed here. The resource must be business related, and while they don’t need to be regionally based, they should contain information or resources that will assist regional technology companies. Just send a one-line description and the URL for the link (no phone calls please) to aleciaf@gbtechcouncil.org.
Abell Foundation
Invests in companies either located in or willing to relocate to Baltimore city
Baltimore City Empowerment Zones
Federal economic development districts offering tax incentives to
businesses locating within the zone
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Business organization that promotes business prosperity and an enriched quality of life in Baltimore County.
Bard Life Sciences Center
A biotech incubator in Baltimore City
BioMaryland.org
Biomaryland.org is an online community serving the bioscience industry in Maryland, D.C. and surrounding region. BioMaryland.org serves as a central clearinghouse for bioscience related information and events in Maryland.
BioTechnical Institute of Maryland
Customized workforce training for bioscience companies
Challenge Investment Program
Seed funding
Digital Bridge Initiative (DBI)
DBI aims to narrow the gap between nonprofit & private sector access to valuable high-tech resources, beginning with the "Tech Toolbox".
Digital Harbor Online
Online news email bringing you the most important news and information about technology and the Internet in the Greater Baltimore region.
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Baltimore-Washington
Nationally recognized mentor program for entrepreneurs--and a host of other resources
Emerging Technology Center
Tech center offering space, bandwidth and shared resources to early stage info tech companies
Enterprise Investment Fund
Equity investments requiring a 3:1 match from private funding
Entrepreneur Resource Center
PricewaterhouseCooper’s site developed just for entrepreneurs. Find sample business plans, financial models, the works
Federal Labs
State of the art technology and research development
Howard County Business Resource Center
Provides assistance with starting businesses, hiring, writing winning proposals
Inner Circle of Baltimore
Peer discussion group of 10 to 12 tech entrepreneurs
International Office of the MD Department of Business and Economic Development
International business and financing opportunities
Kauffman eVenturing
Dedicated to serving the needs of high-growth entrepreneurs - as well as those just getting started who aspire to grow their companies.
MdBio, Inc.
Assistance programs for the Maryland bioscience industry including a database of current job openings, a list of volunteer speakers, funding opportunities, free experienced consulting, science education activities, and a list of bioscience companies.
Maryland BioScience Alliance
Consortium of bioscience companies offering networking and education
Maryland’s Business License Information System
Streamlines the process of researching and obtaining necessary business licenses and permits
Maryland Industrial Partnership (MIPS) grants
Means for businesses to fund research
The Maryland/Israel Development Center
A non-profit organization which promotes trade and joint ventures between Maryland and Israeli businesses and research institutions.
Maryland Small Business Development Center
Small business advice and support for a wide range of needs including funding
MetroTech
MetroTech is uniquely designed to work with interested companies to screen and test eligible workers for Information Technology and Biotechnology interest and aptitude. Training for these individuals is then customized to meet the specific requirements set forth by the employer. After successful completion of training, the candidate is then hired on a temp-to-perm basis. These workers can be a wonderful resource for your company. For further information about the MetroTech Project, contact James Keel, Career Transition Center (MCCTC), at jkeel@montgomeryworks.com or (240) 283-1570.
Morino Institute Netpreneur Program
A can’t-be-beat resource for Internet entrepreneurs--check out Fran’s Funding Resource List
Small Business Innovation Research grants
Federal funds to promote technology development
Small Business Resource Center
A public-private partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank of America and U.S. Department of Commerce, the Center offers free access to business counseling and library resources
techcenter@UMBC
Offers dynamic, fully-equipped facilities and unique support services to start-up and emerging companies.
Technology Advancement Program Incubator
Technology business incubator at University of Maryland, College Park, for biotech and others
TEDCO
The focal organization in Maryland providing technology leadership
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Check out their specific sites related to practical business help
UMBC's Shriver Center
The Shriver Center provides ways to better connect the area's universities and colleges with their business and social community
University of Maryland, College Park
One-stop shopping for practical business resources
World Trade Center Institute (WTCI)
Link to international resources