The Maryland APEX Accelerator (formerly MD PTAC) opened its doors in 2002 in an effort to assist the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Procurement Technical Assistance Program in expanding the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracting. The APEX Accelerator Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
We achieve this mission by:
- Providing businesses with an understanding of the requirements of government contracting and the market know-how they need to obtain and successfully perform federal, state, and local government contracts.
- Supporting government agencies in reaching and working with the suppliers they need.
The Maryland APEX Accelerator offers the following Services:
- Counseling - The Maryland APEX Accelerator provides small business counseling to Maryland-based small businesses in the Government Contracting arena at NO cost. MD APEX Accelerator has played an instrumental role in expanding the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracts all across the state. Sign up here.
- Training - View upcoming workshops, webinars, and conferences of interest to government contractors. Events are held online/throughout the region and hosted by MD APEX Accelerator, local partners, and government agencies. Sign up for a class here.
- Bid Matching - The Electronic Bid Matching service will save your company valuable time and money by locating federal, state, local, and foreign bid opportunities and delivering them to you daily by e-mail. This service is for MD APEX Accelerator clients only. Apply here.
- Get help with SAM - We help companies register and update their SAM information every day. Our specialists are well-versed in how SAM works and can guide you through the process quickly and efficiently. Sign up to speak to a counselor here.
Use Maryland APEX Accelerator to…
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Find entrepreneurship events
The Maryland APEX Accelerator has developed a series of workshops and webinars to inform and train a wide range of businesses to acquire the level of information and expertise they need to succeed in selling to the government. You can sign up for classes on the training calendar. You may watch free on-demand classes online.
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Get business advice for my venture
The Maryland APEX Accelerator is here to provide counsel for you and your business associates at no cost on how to navigate the government procurement process. A business is ready to receive Maryland APEX Accelerator counseling services provided it is registered in the state of Maryland and has a product or service that has a reasonable expectation of being procured under a government contract or purchase order. There is NO COST to the business owner who receives services. Sign up for your first counseling session online.
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Identify/apply for funding & grants
The Maryland APEX Accelerator is proud to host a government-led innovation program (SBIR/STTR) for small businesses. The program consists of regular virtual classes that cover the programs in depth. We also offer one-on-one counseling with a procurement specialist. Sign up for a no-cost counseling session to learn more about how SBIR/STTR funding can help make your tech dream come true.