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August 2024

The latest on innovation and entrepreneurship in Maryland

TEDCO’s 2024 Entrepreneur Expo

Date: December 4, 2024

Location: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

Join us for TEDCO’s premier event, where Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem comes together for a day of celebration and opportunity. This year’s Expo will attract over 1,000 top entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, legislators, and influencers from across the region. Explore a dynamic day filled with workshops, roundtable discussions, and pitches, showcasing the best of Maryland’s innovations, from healthcare to cyber.

Network, learn, and be inspired as we highlight the incredible talent and resources our state has to offer. Check out the prospectus for sponsorship and exhibiting information. More registration details are coming soon!

Stay tuned. More details to follow.

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TEDCO Investments

TEDCO Invests

in Phycin

Jun Wang

Founder & CEO

Phycin, Inc. is a company that developed an innovative method for producing growth factors in green algae. Read more.

TEDCO Invests in OmniSpeech

Carol Espy-Wilson

Founder & Chief

Technology Officer

OmniSpeech is dedicated to improving any speech enabled device or application with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Read more.

TEDCO Announces Investment in SharpRank

Christopher Adams

Founder & CEO

SharpRank is devoted to securing the sports betting industry through dependable protection of users from market manipulation. Read more.

TEDCO Invests in Azadi Health

Rodney Bell

Co-founder & CEO

Azadi Health is a company developing technology-based tools to support better access to mental health care. the company has created a tool that could provide a more accessible and effective solution for monitoring patients who may be a risk to themselves or others. Read more.

TEDCO Announces SSBCI Investment in Solaxa Inc.

Christian Walker

CEO & Founder

Solaxa Inc. is a for-profit public benefit corporation and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a class of aminopyridine drugs that both detect and treat ion channel dysfunction. Read more.

Ecosystem Spotlights

TEDCO Announces Dodge as the New Vice President, Innovation Connectors

Join us in welcoming the latest dynamic expert to TEDCO - Graham Dodge! Graham will oversee the Venture Development department (formerly known as Innovation Connectors) as the new Vice President. Learn more about his expertise by reading our announcement here.

Governor Moore Tours ION Storage Systems and Announces $11 Million Investment to Support Maryland-Based Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Projects

Governor Wes Moore joined TEDCO's Senior Director, Venture Funds, Katherine Hill Ritchie, Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson, state and local elected officials for a tour of the ION Storage Systems facility. Read more.

Solving the Cybersecurity Gap in Maryland

In this webinar, led by TEDCO's very own Alex Choi, Executive Director, Government Program Development, Affairs & Research, in collaboration with experts from Lightcast, you’ll learn how both organizations worked together to map Maryland’s cybersecurity talent landscape and outline strategic steps to bridge the talent gap. Watch Now.

These TEDCO-backed startups are solving complex challenges, achieving success in Baltimore

It is no surprise that TEDCO holds an active role in the continued growth and development of Baltimore. Created in 1998, the quasi-government entity’s mission is to enhance economic empowerment by fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Read more.

Source: The Baltimore Business Journal

TEDCO Moves Maryland’s Funding Needle Toward Gender Inclusivity

United States venture capital funders are realizing the value of female founders. A recent Pitchbook report paints a promising picture: investments in women-led startups nationwide reached a record high in 2023, with a staggering 30% increase from the previous year. Read more.

Source: The Daily Record

Entrepreneurial Resources Spotlights

Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding opportunities for your business? TEDCO has several investment funds that could be a great fit! Any additional questions can be answered at the virtual Investment Open Forum, hosted by TEDCO’s investment team each month.

Apply Today: 2024 DataTribe Challenge

Apply today for the DataTribe Challenge, a unique program to accelerate your cybersecurity startup. Workshop your messaging and meet potential investors and customers. Five finalists will share $25,000 in prize money, receive coaching from a team of startup veterans and more!

Apply Today

TEDCO's Market Search is a resource to help entrepreneurs address the challenges of conducting market assessments. The goal is to improve the market assessment and opportunity analysis associated with the development of business plans and applications for TEDCO’s funding programs.

Learn More and Register

IPGen’s IP SaaS platform is a free resource available to eligible entrepreneurs and start-up businesses to assist in navigating the patent process.

IPGen provides guidance and assistance throughout the entire lifecycle of the patent process, including: searching, drafting, and prosecution.

Learn More and Register

TEDCO's Prelude Pitch is the perfect opportunity for you to make sure you’re pitch is investment ready! Designed to help companies practice their pitch in a stress-free environment, Prelude Pitch participants practice pitch in front of Maryland thought leaders, to receive constructive feedback for enhance their pitch.

Learn More and Register

TEDCO’s Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII) and Urban Business Innovation Initiative (UBII) offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with TEDCO thought leaders and mentors. To learn more about the programs, visit the RBII and UBII webpages and connect with your regional/local mentors today.

TEDCO is Hiring

Visit tedcomd.com/jobs to view our available positions.

Events

August 12

9:00 AM

August 13

10:00 AM

August 15

12:45 PM

August 16

2:15 PM

August 19

9:00 AM

August 28

10:00 AM

August 28

5:00 PM

September 4

10:15 AM

September 11-12

7:30 AM

For more events, visit our Events Calendar.

Ecosystem News

Flowers-Fields appointed TEDCO chair as group adds new members

People On the Move: Mindy Lehman

Baltimore Power Moves: bwtech@UMBC expands its in-house entrepreneurship expertise

PR Newswire: TEDCO Announces Dodge as the New Vice President, Innovation Connectors

Fire Awards 2024: Astek Diagnostics works to detect deadly illnesses

8 things to know: TEDCO names entrepreneur to head innovation efforts

Maryland Aims to Lead the Nation in Federal Research Commercialization with Newly Funded Program

These TEDCO-backed startups are solving complex challenges, achieving success in Baltimore

Cybersecurity Threats to Agriculture Could Disrupt Food Supply

People on the Move - Ronald Steptoe (Warrior Centric Health)

TEDCO hosts FLLIP roundtable discussion at new Columbia offices

Maryland-Based Biopharmaceutical Company Solaxa Inc. Receives Significant Funding from TEDCO’s Venture Funds

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The companies, resources, events, and programs in this newsletter are presented as a courtesy to help you navigate the various business support services established for and available to Maryland entrepreneurs.

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