DMV Founders Graph

Maryland research commercialization pipeline

Institutions and programs that move Maryland ideas from research into venture formation.

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Scope

This cluster maps the most visible commercialization pathway in Maryland: research universities, university venture offices, state support, public capital, and founder infrastructure.

Key nodes

university1 node

University
University of Maryland, College Park

Maryland flagship public university and a major source of talent, research, and founder infrastructure for the DMV.

resource-hub1 node

University center
UMD Innovation Gateway

University of Maryland's front door to innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization resources.

venture-development1 node

University center
Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship

University of Maryland entrepreneurship center serving founders across stages.

student-pipeline1 node

Incubator
Startup Shell

Student-run startup incubator and coworking space at the University of Maryland.

commercialization-office1 node

University center
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

Commercialization arm of Johns Hopkins University supporting licensing and venture formation.

incubator1 node

Incubator
FastForward

Johns Hopkins startup support platform helping ventures move from lab to market.

state-anchor1 node

Government program
TEDCO

Maryland Technology Development Corporation — the state's technology-based economic development organization.

public-capital1 node

Investor
Maryland Venture Fund

TEDCO's evergreen venture fund platform for early-stage Maryland companies.

scale-up-space1 node

Incubator
bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park

UMBC-affiliated research park and incubator platform for technology companies.

entrepreneurship-institute1 node

University center
Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech)

UMD's flagship technology entrepreneurship institute providing education, incubation, and statewide innovation extension.

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