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About the Program
TEDCO, along with Maryland’s four HBCUs are creating a community of entrepreneurs to support each other and to provide a best-in-class entrepreneur leadership development program focused on building critical skills that foster resilience. We bring together entrepreneurial leaders in a cohort to develop a network of peer advisors and a community that seeks collaboration. TEDCO’s strategic partners at the Maryland HBCUs determine these entrepreneurs' needs at the intersection of research, tech transfer, and education. This program is designed for Howard County-based business owners, though entrepreneurs located outside of Howard County will be considered based on available slots.
10-Month Program Overview
This program will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions, with one of each taking place every month. The in-person sessions will be held at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia, Maryland. All sessions will begin at 4:30pm.
Program Sessions:
- Pre-Requisites for Prep Session
- Introductory and Preparation Session
- Leadership and Communication Workshop (8 Sessions)
- Real World Perspectives (7 Sessions)
- What’s Your End Game (Development Plan) (4 Sessions)
Requirements
Applicants must be a founder, co-founder, or CEO whose company is at a minimum of pre-seed to growth stage and a maximum of pre-series A.
If a participant accepts admittance into the program, the only cost a participant will incur is a $250.00 registration fee to cover a portion of the assessments highlighted in the prerequisite session. Participants can miss no more than two sessions to graduate from the course. If the participant completes the course, $200.00 of their fee will be returned to them. If a participant cancels after the cancellation date, they will forfeit their registration fee.
Related Information
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS PRESS RELEASE
Open Institute for Black Women Entrepreneur Excellence Press Release