TEDCO

TEDCO’s Urban Business Innovation Initiative mentors are great resources for up-and-coming entrepreneurial spirits to gain a better understanding of what TEDCO can offer. Secure your spot with Malcolm Tyson, PhD, TEDCO Venture Growth Advisor for Prince George’s County, at his upcoming office hours by emailing him at [email protected].   #maryland #mdtedco #business   Terry Rauh Graham Dodge Isabel Wen, Karen Zuccardi Chuck Ernst William Bernard Justin Ferguson Troy Stovall Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation Bowie BIC Lori Valentine Alicia Moran Ebony Stocks David Iannucci

TEDCO's DefTech program provides connections between Maryland businesses and Department of Defense laboratories, allowing for unique collaborations and more efficient processes of bringing innovations to market. Learn more about the program at https://lnkd.in/e_TTNdC5, and have your questions answered by Kim Mozingo, Director, Federal Programs at our monthly office hours https://lnkd.in/eyuvse-y

TEDCO announces a recent investment in Solaxa Inc. which includes State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding. The Maryland-based biopharmaceutical company is working to develop treatments for individuals suffering from neurodegenerative diseases and acute nerve injuries. Learn more about this investment at https://lnkd.in/ekzXmUHV #entrepreneur #Maryland #venturecapital Katherine Hill Ritchie Cassy Haber DeJonna Farrar Rachael Kalinyak Jack Miner Christian Walker Troy Stovall Maryland Marketing Partnership (MMP) U.S. Department of the Treasury #SSBCI Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation - Maryland Samantha Asker

“A good steward is trustworthy, mindful, truthful, and diligent, and examples of stewardship are evident throughout TEDCO. From the rigorous evaluation process for funding applicants to the meticulous tracking of project outcomes, every action is guided by the principle of responsible resource management.” Read more about what stewardship at TEDCO means to Denise Pina: https://lnkd.in/eGJm3V8r #stewardship #corevalues #maryland Geyssel Gonzalez, Terry Rauh Troy Stovall Diana Smith Leah T. Franklin, Ann Pulley Rachael Kalinyak Cassy Haber DeJonna Farrar

Do you have questions about TEDCO’s #investment opportunities? Take advantage of our free monthly Investment Open #Forum where you can connect with Teddy Gresser, Director, of TEDCO's Seed #Funds. Ask questions about our investment programs and learn about our business resources. To register, visit https://lnkd.in/exW7G6-z

“Less than 1% of Venture Capital dollars went to entities started by someone of color or a woman. At TEDCO in 2023, 60% of the investments we made, which was over 80 investments and almost $80 million, went to an entity either started by someone from a rural area, someone of color, or a woman.” TEDCO CEO, Troy LeMaile-Stovall emphasized the importance of TEDCO’s efforts in Maryland at the GBC’s 2024 Baltimore Region Investment Summit. Learn more about TEDCO by watching his riveting speech at https://lnkd.in/e9wtUVuR #maryland #investment #innovation Troy Stovall Greater Baltimore Committee

Calling all life science entrepreneurs! TEDCO’s Teddy Gresser, Director of Seed Funds, will be holding an office hours session at JLABS in Washington, D.C. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with an investment expert in person, learn more about TEDCO’s investment opportunities and resources, and expand your network. Secure your spot now by emailing [email protected] JLABS is a global life science and healthcare incubator in the greater DMV region. #maryland #lifescience #investments 

TEDCO announces dual investments in the Maryland-based AI company OmniSpeech. https://lnkd.in/ehZ5X9Hv   “TEDCO’s investment in OmniSpeech exemplifies our diverse portfolio of companies with technology-based innovations,” said Jean-Luc Park, senior director of TEDCO’s Social Impact Funds. “As with all of our portfolio, we hope to see the company’s continued growth and development benefit the Maryland’s ecosystem.”   #ai #innovation #machinelearning   Carol Espy-Wilson Katherine Hill Ritchie David Przygoda Rachael Kalinyak Troy Stovall Cassy Haber DeJonna Farrar

Intellectual Property Management Platform by IPGen, a TEDCO portfolio company, is a resource that is being made available to eligible Maryland-based entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. Learn more about this resource and request access here: https://lnkd.in/eQyYefgd. #technology #entrepreneur #startup

TEDCO announced the appointment of Graham Dodge as Vice President of Innovation Connectors, bringing his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise to the role. Dodge will lead TEDCO’s Cultivate Maryland program and Innovation Connectors team.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ec6RED9d   TEDCO's Innovation Connectors team is responsible for driving strategic collaborations, supporting entrepreneurial innovation and defining strategies to leverage networks and resources for innovative success. The department houses influential programs intentionally created to support entrepreneurial growth. Learn more about TEDCO’s Innovation Connectors programs here: https://lnkd.in/ekyZ97ku   #innovation #thoughtleader #entrepreneurs   Terry Rauh Troy Stovall Isabel Wen, Justin Ferguson Karen Zuccardi Chuck Ernst William Bernard Dr. Tammira Lucas Malcolm Tyson, PhD Diana Smith Geyssel Gonzalez, CPA Ann Pulley Leah T. Franklin, MBA