Mid Atlantic I-Corps Hub

The Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund (CBSCF) is seeking to fund early-stage companies in Maryland that either: - reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment to the Chesapeake Bay and its local tributaries; - mitigate climate change impacts by reducing atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions from the energy, transportation, and agriculture sectors; - utilize natural filters and living resources to reduce nutrients, sediment, and greenhouse gas emissions; or - provide climate adaptation or resilience benefits. To learn more and apply, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02TT9Rm0.

$50,000 Grants for Maryland Student Ventures! Nine student ventures in Maryland will each receive $50,000 through the Pava LaPere Innovation Acceleration Grant Program! Applications are now open but will close on November 8th. Currently, participation is limited to institutions within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Area. However, all student innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs—and their supporters—are encouraged to stay engaged, especially for the MD Student Venture Showcase. With funding from TEDCO and guidance from UpSurge Baltimore, this marks a significant step toward a broader statewide initiative that has been collaboratively envisioned by Maryland's student entrepreneurship community. More info below and from Technical.ly: https://lnkd.in/de_2S_42.

Immerse yourself in Women Businesslytics: Unleashing data-driven insights for business growth. Participate in our virtual session to leverage the power of data-driven decision making. TEDCO’s Institute of Women Entrepreneur Excellence, led by Linda Singh, Executive Director, Women Entrepreneur Leadership (Consultant) and  Owner/Chief Executive Officer of Kaleidoscope Affect LLC is a program tailored to tech-based female founders, co-founders, and CEOs, with a sharp focus on equipping them with the essential skills required to thrive in today's highly competitive business arena.  To learn more about the program and register for upcoming events at https://lnkd.in/eYc_PGmn.

Applications for TEDCO’s Equitech Growth Fund (EGF) are officially OPEN! The Equitech Growth Fund is an initiative under Cultivate Maryland established to support the economic competitiveness and inclusive growth of emerging and advanced industries in the State. Apply for funding now at https://lnkd.in/edbMSaZz.   #mdtedco #funding   Mindy Lehman Alex Choi Troy Stovall Stephen Auvil Karen Zuccardi Terry Rauh Isabel Wen, Graham Dodge Maryland Marketing Partnership (MMP)

Taxes are probably the last thing on a mind of an entrepreneur when forming a startup. However, there are important issues to consider when forming and operating a company, including choice of entity, reporting requirements, sales tax compliance, multi-state tax issues, and, of course, not missing any available deductions to lower tax. Please join Sam Handwerger, CPA & MS in Taxation, Lecturer at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business to learn about essential tax issues all startup founders should be aware of. Tomorrow, Oct. 10 at 1:00 PM, free webinar, register here to receive your link: https://lnkd.in/ehg2p6mF

Join us today at noon for an insightful webinar featuring Laura Neuman—a successful entrepreneur, public servant, and inspiring leader. Hear her share the top mistakes startup founders make and learn from her wealth of experience. Sign up here to receive your free Zoom link and connect at noon today: https://lnkd.in/eMyMwWz3

Outstanding audience for the I-Corps Hispanic Innovation Forum Networking Event. It's not too late to join us, until noon, for a terrific agenda. Register here! https://hubs.la/Q02S01CS0

Common Startup Founder Mistakes and How (to Try) to Avoid Them You have probably heard stories of promising startups failing. Why do startups fail? Are some of the situations that lead to failure preventable? Learn from an experienced serial entrepreneur what to expect as a startup founder and CEO, what are common misconceptions and mistakes, and how to try to avoid them. Presenter: Laura Neuman, Entrepreneur in Residence at UM Ventures Tuesday, October 8, | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUVcGnCi

Do you have an innovation that you think should be out in the market? Want to increase your chances of success? Not sure how to figure that out? Sign up for our upcoming Mid-Atlantic Morgan. State University I-Corps October 2024 Customer Discovery Workshops. I-Corps program offers a short, two-part course that teaches you proven, evidence-based methods to successfully commercialize your innovation. You'll learn the essence of the highly regarded "lean startup" methodology, including how to build a viable business model and how to discover whether there are customers who value your innovation and would be willing to buy it. To participate in the October Mid-Atlantic, I-Corps Customer Discovery Workshops, you must complete the short I-Corps Prep by Wednesday, October 2nd. You may not apply to the program until you have completed I-Corps Prep.

🚀 Don't miss out on the Hispanic Innovation Forum 2024! 🚀 We are excited to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and creativity at the Hispanic Heritage Innovation Forum 2024! This event is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses who are making waves in the tech and innovation space. 🎤 Keynote Speaker Highlight: We are thrilled to announce that Jaime Camelio, Program Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be delivering a powerful keynote address, sharing insights from his incredible journey and deep expertise in innovation. You won’t want to miss this inspiring talk! 📅 Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Thursday October 3rd. 📍 Location: Virtual, register here: https://lnkd.in/d3jKh_Yp Join us for an inspiring session filled with networking, learning, and celebrating the rich heritage of Hispanic innovators! Let's come together to empower, innovate, and make a difference! #HispanicInnovation #InnovationForum #JaimeCamelio #HispanicHeritageMonth #InnovationForAll University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, KickStart Venture Services, Innovate Carolina, Mid Atlantic I-Corps Hub, NSF I-Corps Hub: Southwest