Leading Innovation to Market. TEDCO provides funding, resources and connections that early-stage technology and life sciences companies need to thrive in Maryland.

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Mission

Enhance economic empowerment by fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. Identify, invest in, and help grow technology companies in Maryland.

Vision

TEDCO will be the recognized national leader for supporting translational research, and technology-based, economic and entrepreneurial development while being the hub of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem.

Core Values

Our core values unite us and guide our efforts and interactions with people inside and outside of TEDCO. They are critical in TEDCO’s commitment to excellence in carrying out its mission and serving its stakeholders:

Accountability

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and for adherence to our mission, and we ensure that this responsibility is ingrained throughout the organization. We measure our activities and report our outcomes to our stakeholders. We do the right thing.

Collaboration

Collaboration

We focus on building trust and credibility across the organization and with all people across the state. We are transparent in the exchange of ideas and our encouragement of one another. We value teamwork in our pursuit of supporting innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

Integrity

Integrity

We provide the best quality service to all stakeholders and strive to exceed expectations. We pursue innovation and entrepreneurial success with the highest regard for moral, ethical and inclusion standards. We stand by what we say and what we do, and we always act in an honest and open way.

Respect

Respect

We uphold a culture of respect at work, within our communities, and nationally. We value our employees for their individuality and the unique perspectives that they bring to the organization.

Stewardship

Stewardship

We take seriously our responsibility to manage scarce resources and to serve as stewards of State, Federal, and private funds. We value our ability to create a sense of belonging and to serve our customers in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner. We encourage and empower TEDCO’s staff to act in accordance with our culture.

 

TEDCO Core Values


 

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About TEDCO 

TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) is an independent instrumentality of the State of Maryland, established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, to facilitate the creation of businesses and support their growth in all regions of the State. TEDCO's role is to be Maryland's leading source of funding for early-stage, technology-based businesses; to provide other business assistance to entrepreneurs throughout the State; and to foster technology transfer and commercialization from the State’s universities and Federal labs. TEDCO is leading innovation to market in Maryland and contributing to a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in the State through its various programs and funds.

 


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Recent TEDCO news

TEDCO Announces “Bootstrapping Deep Tech: Advancing Your Technology in a Capital-Uncertain Environment” at 2024 Entrepreneur Expo

In an era where venture investment is making a comeback, “deep tech” innovators still face significant hurdles in raising capital for research and development with extended commercialization timelines. This session will explore unconventional strategies investors and innovators use to overcome these
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TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo to Have Session About Overcoming Challenges to Commercializing Regenerative Medicine Technologies

“Regenerative medicine holds immense potential to deliver life-saving treatments and cures for patients with various medical conditions,” said Ruchika Nijhara, executive director of TEDCO’s Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF). The session will feature Jon Rowley, RoosterBio; Patrick Hanley
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TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo is back for its 10th edition

The day of celebrating Maryland’s innovation ecosystem features dozens of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops and roundtable discussions.
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Applications Now Open for 2025 Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Grant Programs

MSCRF grants support both young and established scientists, companies and research organizations to accelerate and advance the commercialization of innovative stem cell technologies for positive impact on human lives. Organizations and companies outside of Maryland are eligible to apply for MSCRF
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Impact on the State and Beyond

TEDCO is the hub of Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether your start up needs mentors, funding, organizational assistance, or facilities for daily operations, your roadmap to success starts at TEDCO. Here are a few highlights from our portfolio:

over$2.7B

in Economic Impact
since 1998

 

over$140M

generated in State and local tax revenue annually

more than12,000

Jobs created in Maryland