Programs
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Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS)
Funding for tech product development projects teaming Maryland-based companies with University System of Maryland faculty
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Mtech Ventures
University of Maryland incubator for technology-based innovations commercialized at the university
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UMD I-Corps
Real-world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products and licensing opportunities
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Maryland Innovation Extension
The Maryland Innovation Extension brings entrepreneurial resources to the entire state of Maryland, with a particular focus on underrepresented groups.
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NSF I-Corps: Mid-Atlantic Hub
The I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub is a network of universities that helps researchers learn how to translate fundamental research to the marketplace.
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Maryland Medical Device Development Fund
MDDF provides research funding for medical device prototype development and is open to University of Maryland, College Park researchers.
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Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund
DNR-backed venture fund for MD startups with innovative technology addressing Chesapeake Bay pollution
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Master of Professional Studies in Product Management
Build the knowledge, competencies, and relationships to lead the product life cycle from discovery to delivery
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Master of Technology Entrepreneurship
Online master's program that educates and empowers graduate students to launch and lead innovative startups and corporate ventures
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Hinman CEOs Program
Nation’s first living-learning entrepreneurship program, serving approximately 90 upperclassmen from diverse majors
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Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation
15-credit technology entrepreneurship minor available to all students on campus
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Free, Open Entrepreneur Office Hours
Office hours for regional entrepreneurs with bio- or tech-based startups or ideas
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MOOC: Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies
Free Coursera class that helps students explore how to identify and develop great ideas into great companies
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edX: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Learn skills for identifying and acting on entrepreneurial opportunities for startup companies and corporate innovations
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Courses in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and innovation courses for undergraduate, graduate, professional, middle and high school students
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ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a grant program for undergraduate researchers working with Clark School faculty on projects with commercial potential
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E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
The E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory is a state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.
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xFoundry
xFoundry@UMD promotes technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus.
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Startup Shell
Student-run, co-working space and incubator at the University of Maryland that fosters entrepreneurship through collaboration
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Impact Seed Fund
$25,000 seed fund for students in the Hinman CEOs, EIP, and Hillman Entrepreneurs programs
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Terrapin Works Design Shop
The Design Shop is a place for the Design and Software Team members to collaborate and work. The primary design work activities include Research, Ideation, Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping, and Testing.
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MakerBot Innovation Center
The University of Maryland MakerBot Innovation Center is a centralized, scalable 3D printing space that empowers everyone to invent, innovate, iterate, and replicate.
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Master of Technology Entrepreneurship
Online master's program that educates and empowers graduate students to launch and lead innovative startups and corporate ventures
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb535a9a3dc1fb_shutterstock_1104131759-S2.jpg)
Master of Professional Studies in Product Management
Build the knowledge, competencies, and relationships to lead the product life cycle from discovery to delivery
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb53e9143dc107_hinman_ceos.png)
Hinman CEOs Program
Nation’s first living-learning entrepreneurship program, serving approximately 90 upperclassmen from diverse majors
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb5366993dc1a0_minor_in_TE_600.jpg)
Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation
15-credit technology entrepreneurship minor available to all students on campus
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb53b08c3dc14e_mooc_600.jpg)
MOOC: Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies
Free Coursera class that helps students explore how to identify and develop great ideas into great companies
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb530f243dc17a_edx_pgmpage.jpg)
edX: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Learn skills for identifying and acting on entrepreneurial opportunities for startup companies and corporate innovations
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb538b7c3dc19b_courses_600.jpg)
Courses in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and innovation courses for undergraduate, graduate, professional, middle and high school students
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb532ba63dc1a3_aspire_student_600.jpg)
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is a grant program for undergraduate researchers working with Clark School faculty on projects with commercial potential
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65cfcbcad2a4fdd64f05164a_IDEA-Factory_600x400.png)
E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
The E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory is a state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65cfce430ec3d40503ae31dd_xfoundry.png)
xFoundry
xFoundry@UMD promotes technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus.
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Impact Seed Fund
$25,000 seed fund for students in the Hinman CEOs, EIP, and Hillman Entrepreneurs programs
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Mtech Ventures
University of Maryland incubator for technology-based innovations commercialized at the university
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UMD I-Corps
Real-world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products and licensing opportunities
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/6408d7a517d27fe0620ff021_mde.jpg)
Maryland Innovation Extension
The Maryland Innovation Extension brings entrepreneurial resources to the entire state of Maryland, with a particular focus on underrepresented groups.
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NSF I-Corps: Mid-Atlantic Hub
The I-Corps Mid-Atlantic Hub is a network of universities that helps researchers learn how to translate fundamental research to the marketplace.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb533bbd3dc159_seed_fund_600.jpg)
Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund
DNR-backed venture fund for MD startups with innovative technology addressing Chesapeake Bay pollution
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E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
The E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory is a state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65cfce430ec3d40503ae31dd_xfoundry.png)
xFoundry
xFoundry@UMD promotes technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb5347023dc17d_eoh2019_650.jpg)
Free, Open Entrepreneur Office Hours
Office hours for regional entrepreneurs with bio- or tech-based startups or ideas
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Startup Shell
Student-run, co-working space and incubator at the University of Maryland that fosters entrepreneurship through collaboration
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb53862c3dc12e_rpc_600.jpg)
Terrapin Works Design Shop
The Design Shop is a place for the Design and Software Team members to collaborate and work. The primary design work activities include Research, Ideation, Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping, and Testing.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb5372ac3dc0fc_makerbot_ic_600.jpg)
MakerBot Innovation Center
The University of Maryland MakerBot Innovation Center is a centralized, scalable 3D printing space that empowers everyone to invent, innovate, iterate, and replicate.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/63cfff029dfb53780b3dc12c_hughes_echostar_600_2.jpg)
Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS)
Funding for tech product development projects teaming Maryland-based companies with University System of Maryland faculty
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65cfcbcad2a4fdd64f05164a_IDEA-Factory_600x400.png)
E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
The E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory is a state-of-the-art facility that fosters innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65cfce430ec3d40503ae31dd_xfoundry.png)
xFoundry
xFoundry@UMD promotes technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63cfff029dfb530bf53dc0f7/65c4338af14a7f0554dcfd8e_MDDF.jpg)
Maryland Medical Device Development Fund
MDDF provides research funding for medical device prototype development and is open to University of Maryland, College Park researchers.