The Startup UMD Suite serves as an initial touch point for anyone interested in engaging the university's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Located in the Diamondback Garage on the east side of The Hotel at UMD, it is home to several campus-wide innovation and entrepreneurship resources including the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, the Do Good Accelerator, the Terrapin Development Company, and UM Ventures along with Adobe's "Future of PDFs" research lab.
Use Startup UMD to…
-
Find a lab/office for my venture
Startup UMD is the home of the Terrapin Development Company, which can help you find your business's home within Greater College Park. Contact Terrapin Development Company at info@terrapindevelopment.com to set up a time to talk about the needs of your venture and what spaces may be a good fit.
-
Find an entrepreneurship program
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and the Do Good Institute offer a bevy of entrepreneurship programs for students.
-
Find and invest in startups
If you are an angel, a venture capitalist, or a private equity firm looking to invest in a University of Maryland-affiliated venture, connect with Stan Smith, Maryland Momentum Fund and Dingman Center Angels Investment Manager at stsmith7@umd.edu.
-
Find entrepreneurship events
Entrepreneurship events happening at Startup UMD can be found in the events section of the Innovation Gateway home page.
-
Get business advice for my venture
If you are seeking business advice on your venture, Startup UMD is a good place to start as the Director of Faculty Startup Support, the Director of the Do Good Accelerator, and the Maryland Momentum Fund Investment Manager who also manages the Dingman Center Angels Network, all can be found here.
-
Identify/apply for funding & grants
If you are looking for funding and grants, Startup UMD is a good place to start as the Director of Faculty Startup Support, the Director of the Do Good Accelerator, and the Maryland Momentum Fund Investment Manager who also manages the Dingman Center Angels Network, all can be found here.
-
Launch my venture
UM Ventures, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Do Good Institute possess resources and experts who can help university faculty, students, and alumni launch their ventures.
-
Learn about entrepreneurship
Between UM Ventures, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Do Good Institute, there are a plethora of ways for a university faculty, student, and alumnus to learn about entrepreneurship.
-
Mentor entrepreneurs
Do you have experience launching and successfully exiting ventures? Are you naturally inclined to provide guidance and share your life experience with others? If you have answered yes to both, you might be a great addition to the UM Ventures Entrepreneurs-in-Residence team. To express your interest in serving as future mentor or EIR, contact Alla McCoy at acmccoy@umd.edu.
-
Partner with UMD more broadly
The Chief Innovation Officer and several members of his team work out of the Startup UMD Suite. If you are interested in engaging the university as a potential research partner, pipeline for talent, or in another way, please contact innovate@umd.edu.
-
Relocate my venture to College Park
Startup UMD is the home of the Terrapin Development Company, which can help you find your business's home within Greater College Park. Contact Terrapin Development Company at info@terrapindevelopment.com to set up a time to talk about the needs of your venture and what spaces may be a good fit.