Cultural change is often the most challenging part of building a thriving innovation ecosystem, especially in academic environments. But when one translational project succeeds, the effects can be transformative—faculty begin to think differently about commercialization; graduate students see entrepreneurship as a viable path; and departments redefine what success looks like.

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Kubanda Cryotherapy. Under the umbrella of TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds, the Pre-Seed Builder Fund invests in and provides support to Maryland-based technology companies led by founders from economically underserved backgrounds.

Join co-moderators Sephora Saint-Armand and Jalaycia Lewis, as they talk with their panel about the challenges of balancing classes, coursework and growing a startup as a student entrepreneur. 
 

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced Oaks Hospitality Group as a Concept Capital recipient. The Concept Capital program is part of the Venture Development department at TEDCO and is focused on bridging the early-stage funding gap for underrepresented founders across Maryland.