Southern Maryland’s autonomy corridor: A center for naval aviation, ‘Top Gun’ engineers and thriving industry-education partnerships

When “Top Gun: Maverick” was nominated for a Best Visual Effects Oscar, engineers in Southern Maryland had cause for celebration: the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) engineers and technicians had a major role in the film. NAWCAD test engineers helped to customize the film’s
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Increase in GI-disease diagnoses nudges researchers to take action

With five large research universities, it is no surprise that Maryland is a hub for brilliant minds. One of these research universities is Johns Hopkins University (JHU). At JHU, you can find innovative scientists, not only students but faculty, who are researching solutions to common problems like
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Linshom Medical, Inc. Closes $650K in Series A Round with Investments from Abell Foundation and TEDCO.

“Linshom is the type of technology and life science startup in Maryland that we like to see. Linshom's innovation can save lives by alerting medical professionals as soon as breathing issues arise,” said Katherine Hill Ritchie, TEDCO’s senior director, venture funds. “The Linshom team has knowledge
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Maryland Business Spotlight: Bruce W. Lichorowic, President & CEO at Galen Robotics

Mr. Lichorowic serves as the President and CEO of Galen Robotics, where he leverages technology solutions to tackle existing challenges in AI, SAAS, and Medical robotics. His expertise lies at the intersection of technology and multiple market segments, creating opportunities for convergence and
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Neighborhood Sun and Their Impact Today

Officials, communities and businesses know renewable sources of energy, like solar, are essential to meeting the state’s climate goals as established in the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022.
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TEDCO Talks: Troy LeMaile-Stovall Interviews WTCI CEO, Eddie Resende

On this latest episode, LeMaile-Stovall speaks with Eddie Resende, CEO of the World Trade Center Institute ( WTCI). The fireside discussion touches on various topics, including the origins behind the WTCI, a new program that will bring the global market to Maryland, and how the organization supports
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TEDCO funds 20 'makerspaces' across Maryland to foster new small businesses.

The Maryland Technology Development Corp. gave out its first batch of funding on Thursday to develop 20 makerspaces across the state and expand access to manufacturing tools. The state government's technology investment arm announced Thursday that it awarded grants to institutions like the Mid
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Tammi Thomas, Recognized at Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)

Tammi Thomas is TEDCO’s Chief Development and Marketing Officer and is continually recognized by her industry peers. Recently, Tammi has been named one of The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland, CIO Views Magazine’s Most Influential Businesswoman Making a Mark for Others, and advanced to Vice
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TEDCO Announces 2023 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program Awardees

TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the awardees for the first round of the new Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program (" Makerspace Program"). Funding will be awarded to 20 projects spanning 11 counties and Baltimore City. "TEDCO is always working to support and
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TEDCO Announces 2023 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program Awardees

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the awardees for the first round of the new Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program. Funding will be awarded to 20 projects spanning 11 counties and Baltimore City.
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25 Innovators Share Why TEDCO’s 25 Years have Made Such a Difference in Maryland

TEDCO, Maryland’s esteemed champion of early-stage businesses, has been actively supporting the success of entrepreneurs and innovators for 25 years! The Maryland General Assembly founded TEDCO in 1998 with the objective of 1) facilitating the transfer and commercialization of technology from
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Want a healthy economy? Get businesses small, big and new

Small business isn’t the predictor of economic vitality you might think it is. Of the 10 countries in the world with the highest rates of companies with fewer than 250 employees, Paraguay, Kenya and Ecuador are included — not exactly major economies. The US states where small business holds the
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Maryland Business Spotlight: Matthew Scassero, Director of Opertations & Outreach at The MATRIX Lab

Matt is the Director for Operations and Outreach for the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering MATRIX Lab at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM). He promotes the Clark School’s role in the areas of integrated education and research (specifically focusing on
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TEDCO and MATRIX Lab Drive Autonomous Research In Maryland

Matt Scassero, the Director of Operations and Outreach at the Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research, Innovation, and eXploration (MATRIX) Lab, part of the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering, joined Good Morning Washington to talk about the ground-breaking work happening at the
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TEDCO Announces FY24 Board of Directors

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, held its annual election for the board of directors’ executive officers, reaffirming another term for Chair Omar Muhammad of Morgan State University (MSU). TEDCO’s full slate of executive officers are: • Chair – Omar S. Muhammad • Vice
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