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The company's drones could be used to help U.S. soldiers prepare for military tactics used by Russia and Iran.

David Tohn As CEO of a Maryland-based defense and intelligence technology firm, I spend a lot of time visiting other technology ecosystems and asking myself, “Why are they performing better than Maryland?” To borrow from Gov. Wes Moore, they decided to win, built a strategy around their strengths

The energy at the 2025 TEDCO Expo was unmistakable. With over a thousand companies filling the room, the event once again proved itself as one of the most important gatherings in Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. Amid the buzz of pitches and conversations, BioBuzz Networks sat down with Bret

What does it look like when a startup sets out to build the digital backbone of an entire innovation community? For EcoMap Technologies, a Baltimore-born company on a mission to digitize the infrastructure of entrepreneurial ecosystems, the answer is taking shape in real time, and it’s catching the

NeuroIntact, founded in 2023 by Bryan Nicholson, offers an advance in precision temperature modulation for hospitalized patients. Its flagship system, VCool, was developed with direct feedback from world-renowned physicians in the United States and internationally.

Minnowtech built a data-driven imaging tool to address a common aquaculture challenge: farmers’ inability to accurately count shrimp growing in murky ponds. The company’s technology captures and analyzes underwater images, so that farmers can see inside pond populations and then know when to feed

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, recently announced providing Concept Capital funding to Gaia Agricultural Technology. As part of the Concept Capital program, eligible entities are allotted $25,000 to support founders during the beginning stages of entrepreneurial ventures

Back in October 2025, at the TEDCO Expo, Chris Frew, CEO of BioBuzz, sat down with Impruvon CEO Justin Amoyal to talk about the problem his company is tackling, and why it’s so personal.

Leadership Maryland announced today that Alex Choi, executive director of Government Program Development, Affairs and Research at TEDCO, has been chosen to participate in the Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class statewide professional development program.

This year’s showcase, hosted by UpSurge at the 4MLK building, recognized nine student-founded companies that each received $50,000 from a funding pool created by the Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024.

Maryland continues to cement itself as one of the most dynamic regions for entrepreneurship in life sciences, biotechnology, and technology. With a growing talent pool, strong research institutions, and an ecosystem that values collaboration, the state offers more than just space for new companies

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the first round of the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees, marking an important milestone for the organization. The BII Pilot Program falls under the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), fueling

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees, marking an important milestone for the organization. This round of awardees will divide $647,000 amongst the 13 awardees. The BII Pilot Program falls under the

At Maryland’s recent Insights to Impact event, the conversation was not just about startups, science, or even funding. It was about infrastructure — the less visible but essential scaffolding that determines whether innovation ecosystems thrive or stagnate. When Karen Zuccardi of TEDCO described the

At BioBuzz’s Insights to Impact program, local leaders outlined a blueprint for scaling companies, attracting capital, and integrating the state’s innovation infrastructure. Maryland does not lack science, research funding or patents. It does not lack federal proximity, world-class research