Abell Foundation
Invests in companies either located in or willing to relocate to Baltimore city

Baltimore City Empowerment Zones
Federal economic development districts offering tax incentives to
businesses locating within the zone

Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce
Business organization that promotes business prosperity and an enriched quality of life in Baltimore County.

Bard Life Sciences Center
A biotech incubator in Baltimore City

BioTechnical Institute of Maryland
Customized workforce training for bioscience companies

Challenge Investment Program
Seed funding

Digital Bridge Initiative (DBI)
DBI aims to narrow the gap between nonprofit & private sector access to valuable high-tech resources, beginning with the "Tech Toolbox".

Digital Harbor Online
Online news email bringing you the most important news and information about technology and the Internet in the Greater Baltimore region.

Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Baltimore-Washington
Nationally recognized mentor program for entrepreneurs--and a host of other resources

Emerging Technology Center
Tech center offering space, bandwidth and shared resources to early stage info tech companies

Enterprise Investment Fund
Equity investments requiring a 3:1 match from private funding

Entrepreneur Resource Center
PricewaterhouseCooper’s site developed just for entrepreneurs. Find sample business plans, financial models, the works

Federal Labs
State of the art technology and research development

Howard County Business Resource Center
Provides assistance with starting businesses, hiring, writing winning proposals

Inner Circle of Baltimore
Peer discussion group of 10 to 12 tech entrepreneurs

International Office of the MD Department of Business and Economic Development
International business and financing opportunities

Kauffman eVenturing
Dedicated to serving the needs of high-growth entrepreneurs - as well as those just getting started who aspire to grow their companies.

MdBio, Inc.
Assistance programs for the Maryland bioscience industry including a database of current job openings, a list of volunteer speakers, funding opportunities, free experienced consulting, science education activities, and a list of bioscience companies.

Maryland BioScience Alliance
Consortium of bioscience companies offering networking and education

Maryland’s Business License Information System
Streamlines the process of researching and obtaining necessary business licenses and permits

Maryland Industrial Partnership (MIPS) grants
Means for businesses to fund research

The Maryland/Israel Development Center
A non-profit organization which promotes trade and joint ventures between Maryland and Israeli businesses and research institutions.

Maryland Small Business Development Center
Small business advice and support for a wide range of needs including funding

MetroTech
MetroTech is uniquely designed to work with interested companies to screen and test eligible workers for Information Technology and Biotechnology interest and aptitude. Training for these individuals is then customized to meet the specific requirements set forth by the employer. After successful completion of training, the candidate is then hired on a temp-to-perm basis. These workers can be a wonderful resource for your company. For further information about the MetroTech Project, contact James Keel, Career Transition Center (MCCTC), at jkeel@montgomeryworks.com or (240) 283-1570.


Morino Institute Netpreneur Program
A can’t-be-beat resource for Internet entrepreneurs--check out Fran’s Funding Resource List

Small Business Innovation Research grants
Federal funds to promote technology development

Small Business Resource Center
A public-private partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank of America and U.S. Department of Commerce, the Center offers free access to business counseling and library resources

techcenter@UMBC
Offers dynamic, fully-equipped facilities and unique support services to start-up and emerging companies.

Technology Advancement Program Incubator
Technology business incubator at University of Maryland, College Park, for biotech and others

TEDCO
The focal organization in Maryland providing technology leadership

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Check out their specific sites related to practical business help

UMBC's Shriver Center
The Shriver Center provides ways to better connect the area's universities and colleges with their business and social community

University of Maryland, College Park
One-stop shopping for practical business resources