TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, housed in 12 federal agencies and coordinated by the U.S. Small Business Administration, are the Nation's largest source of non-dilutive government early stage/high-risk funding for startups and
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

"TEDCO is dedicated to supporting innovators throughout Maryland. As such, we continue to look for new ways to improve their chances of success—that's what our Proposal Lab is for," said TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall. "Through this program, TEDCO can work to increase the chance Maryland companies'
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TEDCO Announces 2023 SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Cohort

Total of 24 Maryland companies to receive expert advice and proposal support This program, now in its fifth year, supports companies in the cohort, allowing them to work closely with TEDCO experts on preparing polished proposals for up to $275,000 in federal awards through the SBIR/STTR Phase 1
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TEDCO Study Outlines Path to a Thriving, Inclusive Innovation Economy

TEDCO, an FLC partner, unveiled a legislatively mandated Maryland Innovation Competitiveness Study—one that could lead to a 5-year, $250 million down payment for an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of a major Kirwan-type commission. The new commission would map out an in-depth strategic
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Local Company Medcura Recognized For Innovative Biosurgical Tech

Prince George's County, Maryland based Medcura’s is pioneering a proprietary biosurgical technology that has repeatedly demonstrated the rapid arrest of difficult-to-control surgical bleeding. With help from TEDCO, a Maryland based venture capital leader, Medcura is working to become the next
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New TEDCO Study Outlines Critical Steps Needed to Cultivate a Thriving, Inclusive and Growing Innovation Economy

Recommendations include funding an Equitech Growth Fund and the establishment of an innovation-focused commission
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My Story: Warrior Centric Health's Ronald Steptoe on overcoming doubt

My calling is to address the veteran health crisis, the visible and invisible wounds of our service members that go unnoticed, and to build a team whose passions in health equity align with my own.
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TEDCO to host event on advancing military medicine

The Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) announced Wednesday a new collaboration between TEDCO’s Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). The MII Pop-up Event will take place Feb. 8 at HJF’s home office in
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Easton to host Talbot County Business Resource Fair

Rich Loeffler, a business consultant with the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will be the featured speaker at the Talbot County Business Resource Fair Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Building African American Minds Athletic Center in Easton. Loeffler, who was part-owner of a
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TEDCO Invests in Neighborhood Sun

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today its Venture Funds invested $750,000 in Neighborhood Sun, a tech-enabled community solar company increasing access to renewable energy solutions. TEDCO’s evergreen Venture Funds are dedicated to funding and growing the next
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TEDCO Talks: Collaborating With Industry Leaders

Using a “fireside chat” format, Troy LeMaile-Stovall engages guests in thought-provoking conversations about the future of Maryland’s innovation ecosystem. This format allows for a full range of topics, including information about diversity inclusion, funding programs and benefits, and advice to
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MEDA Members Corner: Griffin St. Louis

Learn more about MII's Griffin St. Louis here.
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TEDCO Closes Out 2022 with Over $1M Investments in Five Maryland Medtech Companies

As Maryland continues to blossom as a medtech powerhouse, TEDCO has played an instrumental role in providing capital, resources and mentorship. This was especially true in Q4 2022, where TEDCO invested over $1 million combined into LASARRUS, Linshom Medical, NanoBioFAB, CoolTech and Mi-Helper.
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Adaptive Phage Therapeutics To Prevent The Spread of Infection

One of the healthcare problems that has accelerated due to COVID has been bacterial infections that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics – local startup Adaptive Phage Therapeutics (APT) is working to address this crisis. APT is a clinical-stage company founded with help from TEDCO, a Maryland
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Money Moves: TEDCO invested $100K in biomedical company SeeTrue

Maryland state-connected funding agency TEDCO just invested $100,000 in biomedical company SeeTrue Technology through its Builder Fund, the entity reported. The startup designed a microneedle that can reduce needle clogging, with the hope of increasing efficiency and productivity. According to
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