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The pathways for positively impacting society are limitless at UMD. For faculty interested in bringing their idea to market or launching a new venture, there are a multitude of resources: technology validation funding, startup mentors, industry experts, business fundamentals workshops, market research databases, and many more. A great place to start is the Faculty Resources page, and there is even a helpful step-by-step guide for UMD researchers called the Startup Guide.

2026 Innovate Maryland Invention of the Year Team
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The number of new inventions disclosed in 2019 through UM Ventures, College Park.

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