MII, HJF Formalize Partnership, Sowing the Seeds for Continued Life Science Innovation in Maryland

On February 8, representatives from TEDCO, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), and the local community at large came together to witness and celebrate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Executive
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Nonprofit Making of Black Angels focuses on education to change the face of angel investing

As a young physician, Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne saw a need for a better way to stop nosebleeds, a common condition she saw at the hospital where she worked, especially among children. She developed a bandage-like device for your nose and secured patents for her invention, called “NasaClip.” Then, in
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Maryland Innovation Competitiveness Study outlines critical steps to spur stronger and inclusive high-tech growth

The study recommends funding an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of an innovation-focused commission
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Collaborative technology transfer program nurtures and funds research-based innovations

Morgan State University (Morgan State) is one of five institutions collaborating with TEDCO as part of the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) – a technology transfer program established in 2012 to grow and accelerate promising technologies through venture creation.
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How TEDCO’s Urban Business Innovation Initiative is supporting entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County

The program connects founders with technical and business resources from across Maryland. Learn about some of those founders' stories.
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Employment & Labor Law Compliance Technology Company VirgilHR Closes Pre-Seed Funding Round, Backed by Squadra Ventures, Techstars, SHRMLabs, and TEDCO

Employment and labor law compliance technology company VirgilHR announced the closing of $1.5M in pre-seed funding with backing from Squadra Ventures, Techstars, SHRMLabs, and TEDCO.
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

"TEDCO is dedicated to supporting innovators throughout Maryland. As such, we continue to look for new ways to improve their chances of success—that's what our Proposal Lab is for," said TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall. "Through this program, TEDCO can work to increase the chance Maryland companies'
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

Total of 24 Maryland companies to receive expert advice and proposal support TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of 24 Maryland companies to participate in the FY2023 FAST SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab cohort. This program, now in its fifth year, supports
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, housed in 12 federal agencies and coordinated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, are the Nation's largest source of non-dilutive government early stage/high-risk funding for startups and
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

Total of 24 Maryland companies to receive expert advice and proposal support This program, now in its fifth year, supports companies in the cohort, allowing them to work closely with TEDCO experts on preparing polished proposals for up to $275,000 in federal awards through the SBIR/STTR Phase 1
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TEDCO Study Outlines Path to a Thriving, Inclusive Innovation Economy

TEDCO, an FLC partner, unveiled a legislatively mandated Maryland Innovation Competitiveness Study—one that could lead to a 5-year, $250 million down payment for an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of a major Kirwan-type commission. The new commission would map out an in-depth strategic
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Local Company Medcura Recognized For Innovative Biosurgical Tech

Prince George's County, Maryland based Medcura’s is pioneering a proprietary biosurgical technology that has repeatedly demonstrated the rapid arrest of difficult-to-control surgical bleeding. With help from TEDCO, a Maryland based venture capital leader, Medcura is working to become the next
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New TEDCO Study Outlines Critical Steps Needed to Cultivate a Thriving, Inclusive and Growing Innovation Economy

Recommendations include funding an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of an innovation-focused commission
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My Story: Warrior Centric Health's Ronald Steptoe on overcoming doubt

My calling is to address the veteran health crisis, the visible and invisible wounds of our service members that go unnoticed, and to build a team whose passions in health equity align with my own.
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TEDCO to host event on advancing military medicine

The Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) announced Wednesday a new collaboration between TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). The MII Pop-up Event will take place Feb. 8 at HJF’s home office in
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