Pedestal, located in Middle River, Md., is creating a direct-to-consumer platform for artist album releases. Through the tools provided in the platform, artists can create exclusive experiences for their fans including visual and interactive album options. 
 

Based in College Park, Md., Pathotrak has developed patented technology that aims to reduce the time required for detecting foodborne pathogens, cutting the process from a typical 22-hour enrichment to just five and a half hours. By enabling faster and more efficient testing, Pathotrak is dedicated to helping minimize food waste, reduce the cost of recalls, and improve overall food safety standards.

Irazú Oncology, located in the University of Maryland BioPark in Baltimore, Md., is working to create faster, more cost effective and versatile cancer immunotherapies. Through the Outer Membrane Vesicle (OMV) platform technology, Irazú utilizes outer membrane vesicles – non-replicating, self-adjuvanted, clinically validated, bacteria-derived engineered nanoparticles – to display and deliver tumor antigens for antigen presentation.

Formerly known as G-Haven eSports, Game4Good, located in Baltimore, Md., is developing a platform to merge the world of gaming with impact, allowing gamers to game with a purpose, supporting causes they care about while enjoying their hobby.

Sybal Corp., based in North Bethesda, Md., is a software company offering governance solutions. Its patented Proof of Governance® solution aims to reduce the cost and time it takes teams to identify, interpret and correct performance gaps governed by policy.