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TEDCO Invests in LASARRUS
Lloyd Emokpae, Co-Founder, CEO and Chief Technology Officer
LASARRUS is a company dedicated to advancing device-enabled solutions for remote monitoring of COPD patients. This mission led the company to develop WearME. Learn More
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TEDCO Invests in Aloe Therapeutics
Martha Sklavos, Founder and CEO
Aloe Therapeutics is a biotech company working to harness the power of transplant rejection to deliver cancer cures using their locally delivered immunotherapy solution, Allo-Immunotherapy (AIM). Learn More
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TEDCO Invests in IPGen
James Brinkley, Founder and CEO
IPGen is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that seeks to streamline and automate aspects of the various IP processes for anyone involved. Learn More
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TEDCO Invests in Astek Diagnostics
Mustafa Al-Adhami, CEO
Astek Diagnostics is a biomedical company focused on creating a platform to determine antibiotic sensitivity. Learn More
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TEDCO Invests in Keep Company
Adrienne Prentice, CEO & co-founder and Claudia Naim-Burt, Co-founder & COO
Keep Company is a business that partners with employers to stop preventable attrition of parents and caregivers. Learn More
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TEDCO Invests in Aquatic Circle LLC
Dung Hoang, CEO
Aquatic Circle LLC is within the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator and is focused on developing innovative and nature-based solutions for nutrient recycling, water processing and waste treatments. Learn More
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Apply Now: Makerspace Program
Grants awarded up to $100,000 to be used for either:
- The establishment of a new Makerspace
- The expansion of a Makerspace
- The development of programming for a Makerspace
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2024
Apply Now
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TEDCO's Investment Open Forum
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.
Click here to register today.
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Connect with TEDCO Mentors
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.
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TEDCO Announces Promotions
TEDCO announced the recent promotions of Mindy Lehman as the Chief Government Program Development, Affairs & Policy Officer and Alex Choi as the Executive Director of Government Program Development, Affairs & Research.
Lehman’s new role oversees government program development and implementation of select TEDCO initiatives and programs resulting from legislation. This includes the Equitech Growth Fund and Commission and the Cyber Maryland Program. Read More
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I-95 is highlighting the Executive Director for TEDCO’s MSCRF, Ruchika Nijhara
Since joining the Fund in April 2023, Nijhara has started new strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating the translation of stem cell research into real-world applications. This includes fostering collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors and providing funding to support large-scale manufacturing projects in Maryland for stem cell and regenerative medicine-related companies. Read More
Source: I95 Business
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The race to bring Baltimore back to the forefront of needlework
Eight months and hundreds of miles ago, Stube and the Foundation were among 20 organizations awarded grants through the TEDCO Makerspace Program. The initiative covers 11 counties and powers a variety of industries through seed investment, expansion and technological support. For Stube, a 2008 graduate of the University of Baltimore, it was an affirmation of a seemingly insane belief in the city’s textile tradition and potential. Read More
Source: The Daily Record
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Western Maryland Startups Receive Spark Award
When Hagerstown, MD hosts its annual Startup Week activities in a few weeks, TEDCO will be front and center as a significant driver behind the best and brightest businesses and entrepreneurial leaders to be featured during the week. Read More
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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. | |
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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.
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