How TEDCO empowers Black women entrepreneurs

Black women entrepreneurs are a dynamic force driving economic growth, yet systemic challenges continue to impede their success. According to the World Economic Forum, in 2021, Black women startup founders received just 0.34% of the total venture capital spent in the U.S., and this figure has seen a
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TEDCO’s Pre-Seed Rural Business Innovation Initiative Invests in NEOPATHOLOGY CORP

NEOPATHOLOGY CORP., located in Frederick, Md., is a biotechnology research and clinical diagnostic company developing more accurate and rapidly reported primarily image-based tissue diagnostics and assays. Its proprietary diagnostic process ONEPATHOLOGY™, an end-to-end learning solution seeks to
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TEDCO Invests in Simmbion

Nonadherence to therapy in chronic disease leads to poor outcomes and high cost. It is estimated that the rate of adherence to chronic medications is only in the range of 50%, which is responsible for half of all treatment failures and up to 25% of US hospitalizations each year. Because of this
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TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Announces Recent Investments

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent round of investments through its Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII), marking a significant milestone in promoting the commercialization of groundbreaking research from Maryland’s prestigious academic institutions.
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TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces Recent Investments

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent round of investments through its Maryland Innovation Initiative, marking a significant milestone in promoting the commercialization of groundbreaking research from Maryland’s prestigious academic institutions.
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TEDCO Announces Kim Mozingo’s Promotion to Vice President, Federal Programs

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Mozingo to vice president of Federal Programs. In this role, Mozingo will lead a suite of seven programs designed to transform federal scientific research into economic growth and new job
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How 3 local orgs help founders and entrepreneurs secure funding

“TEDCO is committed to remaining accessible to the ecosystem. As such, if founders are interested in learning more about our process, where their company may fit, or if they have questions about our process, we offer a monthly Investment Open Forum. This is a great opportunity to get questions
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Neurotech Innovation Achieves Patent Approval and Featured Cover Story in Prominent Industry Journal

Longeviti Neuro Solutions, a neurotechnology company with a focus on innovative solutions for complex brain surgeries, proudly announces the issuance of a groundbreaking patent for its novel prosthetic translucent, cranial implant. The ClearFit® implant integrates brain-computer interface (BCI)
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TEDCO Invests in SharpRank

“We understand that a standardized approach to overseeing public influence of sports betting is needed, which is why I founded SharpRank,” said Christopher Adams, founder and chief executive officer at SharpRank. “Now, thanks to TEDCO’s investment, we can continue to grow and improve processes.”
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Maryland-Based Biopharmaceutical Company Solaxa Inc. Receives Significant Funding from TEDCO’s Venture Funds

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, has announced a substantial investment of $500,000 in Solaxa Inc., a pioneering biopharmaceutical company based in Bethesda, Maryland. This investment includes $200,000 from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding
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TEDCO Announces SSBCI Investment in Solaxa

“At Solaxa, we are developing neurorestorative treatments for children and adults suffering from rare neurodegenerative diseases and acute nerve injuries,” said Christian Walker, CEO and founder of Solaxa. “Thanks to TEDCO’s investment, we can accelerate our work to serve patients with
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TEDCO hosts FLLIP roundtable discussion at new Columbia offices

TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, hosted a roundtable discussion June 10 at its new headquarters in downtown Columbia. This discussion dove into the promise of a new TEDCO program that recently received $1.15 million in earmarked federal funding to advance its Federal Lab
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People on the Move - Ronald Steptoe (Warrior Centric Health)

As a military veteran, Ronald Steptoe is no stranger to the difficulties veterans and active service members face when seeking healthcare.
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Cybersecurity Threats to Agriculture Could Disrupt Food Supply

About 40 people attended the forum, which was facilitated by Shelly Gross-Wade of Bay Crossing Consulting, one of the forum sponsors along with the Rural Maryland Council, the Upper Shore Regional Council and the Maryland Technology Development Corp.
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TEDCO Invests in OmniSpeech

“After decades of research and development, we are excited to expand our reach to improve more apps and devices with AI/ML-powered speech,” said Carol Espy-Wilson, founder and chief technology officer at OmniSpeech. “With TEDCO’s generous investments, we are excited to advance our innovative AI and
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