Events

Moonshot Awards provide funding of over $100,000 across 8 categories and invite 100 young innovators and mentors into acceleration programs. We are here to celebrate and support exceptional young leaders in pursuing early stage projects, social ventures, and ideas that have the potential to significantly advance society and the environment. Application Deadline: July 15 Eligible […]

Join TEDCO’s Venture Development team for a monthly Open Forum — a recurring lunchtime discussion designed to keep Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem connected, informed, and empowered. Held every third Wednesday at 12 PM, we’ll highlight the tools, services, and funding offered through Venture Development to help early-stage tech companies and founders thrive. Whether you’re a first-time […]

Thriving Through Uncertainty: Resiliency in Economic Development As economic developers, we’re navigating a landscape where unpredictability is the norm—from shifting labor force dynamics to sudden market disruptions and policy pivots. The 2025 MEDA Summer Conference will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how we can build economic resiliency that goes beyond recovery and […]

The awards are a joint collaboration between the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) to recognize the outstanding professional achievements and community service efforts of women of color entrepreneurs based in North America. Applications for the 2025 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards are now open and will be accepted through August 5, 2025.  To be […]

Securing funding from investors starts with a well-crafted pitch. Led by Kirsten Leute from Osage University Partners (OUP), this session will provide comprehensive knowledge on all aspects of pitching including how to approach potential investors, create a pitch deck, and effectively pitch your startup or technology. Details: August 7 | 12-1 p.m. JHTV | 1812 […]

Join TEDCO’s Venture Development team for a monthly Open Forum — a recurring lunchtime discussion designed to keep Maryland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem connected, informed, and empowered. Held every third Wednesday at 12 PM, we’ll highlight the tools, services, and funding offered through Venture Development to help early-stage tech companies and founders thrive. Whether you’re a first-time […]