SBDC TECH 4.5 is a Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program created to assist High Tech entrepreneurs in navigatin the journey from "Mind to Market."
Technology has been identified as one of Maryland's high growth industries and ranks second to California in total federal R&D funding. With a strong federal laboratory presence, 18 state and county supported incubators and funding available Maryland continues to be a supportive environment for early to late stage hi-tech businesses.
The SBDC's Technology Support Center provides specialized services to researchers, entrepreneurs and firms by assisting them to identify, develop, and commercialize their technologies. This include individuals and firms engaged in engineering, biosciences, information technology, agriculture, and similar high tech areas whether it involves research and development or the innovation of existing technology to be applied in new ways.
One-on-one counseling (at no cost to the client) is available to science and engineering oriented companies engaged in research and development, technology transfer, technology licensing and development as well as companies seeking to pursue SBIR/STTR or other government contracts.
“Going from Mind to Market” targeted to start-up and very early stage companies. It provides information of the stages, the requirement and challenges these companies must undertake. It then provides information, tools and follow-up support to such companies.
Other training workshops/conferences include:
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) - Brings innovations from universities and federal labs into Maryland's economy by facilitating the transfer of technology to the private sector and by providing emerging technology companies and university researchers vital seed funding and specialized technical assistance.
High Technology Council of Maryland - Information about starting, financing, and expanding a technology-based business within the state of Maryland.
If you are planning to start, or even thinking of starting, this will assess your readiness.
Smart Start AssessmentIf you are already in business, this assessment will help us determine your needs.
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