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Startup Shell

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

Why it matters

Startup Shell is one of the DMV's strongest student-founder communities and a clear UMD launchpad.

Sectors: Enterprise SaaSConsumer / creatorAI / MLFintech
Stages served: ideapre mvpmvppre seed
Audiences: student foundersfirst time founderstechnical foundersnontechnical founders
Organization type: nonprofit

Startup Shell is a student-run incubator and coworking space located at the University of Maryland.

Innovation Gateway lists Startup Shell among UMD founder resources.

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Official page for Startup Shell, confirming the organization and its role in the DMV startup ecosystem.

Last updated 3/30/2026|Verification: verified