Baltimore’s entrepreneurial landscape is vibrant, supported by numerous organizations dedicated to fostering business growth. Here are some key resources available to local entrepreneurs:
Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) Baltimore
Since 1999, ETC Baltimore has empowered over 700 startups by providing access to technology, capital, talent, and community connections. They focus on supporting tech and biotech companies, with a particular interest in underrepresented founders. ETC offers funding opportunities and serves as a community connector to strengthen Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Learn more about ETC Baltimore.
Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
Affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, the Pava Center offers a range of programs for students, alumni, and community members. Their accelerators, such as the Social Innovation Lab, guide ventures from idea to impact through experiential, mentor-rich programming. The center also provides funding opportunities, including the Ignite Fund and the President’s Venture Fellowship, to support early-stage, impact-driven ideas. Explore the Pava Center’s offerings.
Baltimore Entrepreneurship & Leadership Network (BELN)
BELN is a coalition of leaders from social entrepreneurship and leadership programs serving Baltimore. Their mission is to support organizations that help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs develop their knowledge, skills, connections, and access to resources, aiming to build on the assets of underserved Baltimore residents and communities. Discover more about BELN.
UpSurge Baltimore’s Entrepreneur Support Network
UpSurge Baltimore’s Entrepreneur Support Network comprises various organizations with a shared purpose of improving entrepreneurs’ navigation to opportunities that advance their startups. They offer a digital platform, BMore Tech Connect, to help entrepreneurs find programs, events, and resources tailored to their needs. Find out more about UpSurge Baltimore.
University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Baltimore empowers students, alumni, and community members to design, launch, and run their own businesses by providing resources and support. They offer mentorship opportunities and various programs to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Learn about the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
These organizations, among others, play a crucial role in supporting Baltimore’s entrepreneurs by providing the necessary tools, funding, and mentorship to turn ideas into successful ventures.