Technology Startup Boot Camp: Resources

• VentureCatalyst Program

The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute's VentureCatalyst (VC) program is designed to spur and support technology commercialization at the University of Maryland through education, networking, and hands-on incubation programs. VC makes it easy for faculty, researchers and students to evaluate ideas and launch their own companies -- by providing an extensive, expert infrastructure of consultants and support services. These services are nourished, complemented and supported by educational programs, workshops, networking opportunities and training. (web site)

• Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH)

An institute of the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, MTECH's mission is to enable technology commercialization, strengthen companies, and catalyze new ventures in Maryland through its seven, synergistic programs. (web site)

• National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance fosters invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship in higher education as a way of creating innovative, commercially viable, and socially beneficial businesses and employment opportunities in the United States. The NCIIA welcomes proposals for commercially viable projects that are technologically innovative and show promise to improve the environment and the human condition. Such projects should follow a sustainable entrepreneurial model. (web site)

• Technology Advancement Program (TAP)

The Technology Advancement Program (TAP) offers technology companies the support they need during their critical early stages. The first incubator in the State of Maryland, TAP has a proven track record for supporting successful companies, with companies such as biotech powerhouses Martek Biosciences and Digene Corporation , as well as business information provider Powerize.com (now part of Hoover's Inc.) among its 45 graduates. TAP frees up companies' resources for developing products and growing their business. (web site)

• MTECH Accelerator Program

Consulting infrastructure for University-based technology entrepreneurs; utilizes both internal and external resources, including mentors (web site)

• Additional Resources for Entrepreneurs

Page with many resources and documents; maintained by the Hinman CEOs Program (web site)

• Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

Mentor services for new and emerging growth companies in the region (web site)