25 companies were chosen for the next round of the BRIDGE Proposal Lab cohort
COLUMBIA, Md., (February 25, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the latest group of companies for the Business Resource Information, Development, and Guidance Ecosystem (BRIDGE) Program Proposal Lab cohort. Consisting of 25 companies in the Mid-Atlantic region, the program was created to support Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI)-owned businesses and very small businesses (VSBs) with less than 10 employees in the proposal creation stage.
“The process to apply for government funding can be lengthy and confusing,” said Stephen Auvil, chief federal engagement officer, TEDCO. “Through this program, we hope to support businesses that tend to be overlooked.”
The intensive business development accelerator program provides participants with 310 hours of instruction and coaching; hands-on workshops; certified training through OST’s U.S. Department of Labor–recognized Apprenticeship program; tailored mentorship from OST and TEDCO experts; access to WinMoreBD.ai, OST Global Solutions’ (OST) proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) platform for smarter pipeline building; and an alumni network membership. The strategy created and delivered by OST leverages several programs to increase competitiveness.
“By offering training and access to collaborative networks, we are looking to open new avenues for small businesses,” said Kim Mozingo, vice president, Federal Programs, TEDCO. “The Proposal Lab was built to help companies establish the needed rhythm for a better chance of success when applying for federal funding.”
The 25 companies selected for the cohort include:
1. RoundHaus, LLC - www.roundhaus.co
2. Strogen Strategic Sustainability, LLC - www.strogen.com
3. UrbanEdge Educational and Safety Consulting Firm - www.urbanedgeesc.com
4. Acarin – www.acarin.net
5. Advantech GS Enterprises, Inc. - www.agse.us
6. Antean Technology – www.anteantech.com
7. Arplans - www.arplans.co
8. BME Ventures - www.projacctworkflow.com
9. Clinical Squared - www.clinicalsquared.com
10. Dobbs Defense Solutions - www.thinkd2s.com
11. GL Solutions - www.gl-solutionsinc.com
12. GuapoTech – www.guapotech.com
13. Helios Defense Solutions - www.heliosdsllc.com
14. Hemisphere Media Group – www.htxgroup.io
15. Lana Learn - www.lanalearn.com
16. Lion Solutions – www.lionsolutions.com
17. MA Technologies – www.matechnologiesllc.com
18. Pace Consulting - www.pace-consulting.com
19. Ragas Consulting - www.ragasconsulting.com
20. SataGroup - www.satagrp.com
21. SHE3CAP - www.she3cap.com
22. Smart1 Management Solutions – www.smart1management.com
23. SolutionsMET, LLC - www.solutionsmet.com
24. Technik Kids - www.technikkids.com
25. TPJ Solutions - www.tpjsolutions.com
“The BRIDGE Proposal Lab continues to garner interest from across the region,” said April Davis-Hurtt, lead BRIDGE advisor, TEDCO. “After a competitive group of applications, we are excited to support another group of companies in their journey to grow.”
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This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SBCI-21034-009 awarded to Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.