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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 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

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

Leadership Maryland announced that Geyssel Gonzalez, deputy chief finance officer, TEDCO, has been chosen to participate in the professional development program as a member of the Class of 2026.

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $100,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Sirsi. Operating within TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds, the Pre-Seed Builder Fund focuses on investing in Maryland-based technology companies while expanding access to capital and

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in NanoBioFAB. The Pre-Seed Builder Fund invests in and provides executive support to Maryland-based technology companies run by entrepreneurs who demonstrate economic

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $500,000 Venture Funds investment in KnowledgeNet.ai. TEDCO’s evergreen Venture Funds are dedicated to funding and growing the next generation of early-stage businesses in Maryland.

Dockshare wants to make parking your boat as easy as booking an Airbnb. The Baltimore-based startup has built a web platform that connects boaters with alternatives to overcrowded marinas, while giving individual dock owners a marketplace to monetize their space.

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the first Business Resource Information, Development, and Guidance Ecosystem (BRIDGE) Program Proposal Lab cohort. Consisting of 25 companies in the Mid-Atlantic, the program was created to support Socially and Economically

UpSurge Baltimore today announced the 2026 recipients of the Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards, recognizing nine student-founded companies from Maryland colleges and universities that are advancing innovative, market-ready solutions. The awardees will be recognized at the