The Maryland Technology Development Corporation d/b/a TEDCO is an organization established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1998, to help early-stage technology and life sciences companies throughout the state of Maryland grow and thrive. TEDCO helps establish connections, identifies funding, and provides support to help identify and cultivate new businesses. TEDCO brings innovation to market.
The Mid-Atlantic Technical Assistance BRIDGE Program, part of TEDCO’s broader mission, is designed to empower socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI)-owned businesses and Very Small Businesses (VSBs) by offering comprehensive Legal, Accounting, and Financial (LAF) Technical Assistance (TA) across Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. TEDCO is seeking one BRIDGE Advisor.
Position Summary
This position is essential to the success of TEDCO’s BRIDGE Program. The Advisor will engage directly with business owners to assess their business needs, guide them through TEDCO’s Investment and Scale Readiness framework, and connect them with the appropriate resources within the Mid-Atlantic ecosystem and beyond. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business development and the ability to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders. The BRIDGE Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring businesses are prepared to secure the funding and support they need to thrive.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding expires after 3 years (February 2028), and there is no guarantee of funding beyond year 3 of the program.