UMBC, UMB receive $4 million NIH REACH grant to create new biomedical and life sciences accelerator program

Dec 1, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC is continuing its commitment to diversifying Maryland’s biomedical and life sciences ecosystem through its latest collaborative effort with the University of Maryland, Baltimore to develop a new life sciences accelerator program focused on faculty development and research commercialization efforts. Continue Reading UMBC, UMB receive $4 million NIH REACH grant to create new biomedical and life sciences accelerator program

bwtech@UMBC receives Economic Development Administration grant to launch cybersecurity venture fellowship program

Oct 5, 2020 / 1 minute of reading

bwtech@UMBC, UMBC, and the University System of Maryland will create the Maryland New Venture Fellowship for Cybersecurity to support the development of cybersecurity companies in Maryland, and increase connections among technologists, mentors, and faculty at institutions across the state. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC receives Economic Development Administration grant to launch cybersecurity venture fellowship program

Sensing an opportunity to improve wind energy: Maryland Innovation Initiative and bwtech help UMBC faculty commercialize their research

Feb 10, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Wind turbines are massive. UMBC engineer Soobum Lee thinks about their size as an enormous opportunity and also a challenge. Today, sensors used to maintain turbines need their batteries replaced every two years, a challenge when they are on blades hundreds of feet in the air. Lee came up with a novel solution and received state and university support to make it a reality. Continue Reading Sensing an opportunity to improve wind energy: Maryland Innovation Initiative and bwtech help UMBC faculty commercialize their research

Pitch perfect: 2019 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition standouts

May 24, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition is a Shark Tank-style event for students who are serious about starting companies to solve real challenges. Ahead of the competition, each team is paired an industry mentor who provides professional advice and learns about tools at UMBC that can support their business ideas. Continue Reading Pitch perfect: 2019 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition standouts

Student entrepreneurs share fresh perspectives at UMBC’s 9th annual Idea Competition

Dec 5, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Idea Competition offers students from all fields an opportunity to present business ideas to a panel of expert judges and receive immediate feedback on moving from vision to reality. The university’s Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship hosts this competition each fall. This year’s event featured ten project finalists. Student teams had just three minutes each to sell the judges and the crowd on their innovative product and business ideas. Vivian Armor, director of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, notes that the popular event now receives submissions from nearly every major across campus. Armor, herself an alumna of UMBC… Continue Reading Student entrepreneurs share fresh perspectives at UMBC’s 9th annual Idea Competition

Alumni startup at bwtech@UMBC earns unique award for artificial intelligence work with UMBC research team

Oct 16, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

RedShred—cofounded by two UMBC alumni and housed in the bwtech@UMBC incubator—has received a rare Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Award from the National Science Foundation to expand in a new direction, in collaboration with UMBC faculty and graduate students. Continue Reading Alumni startup at bwtech@UMBC earns unique award for artificial intelligence work with UMBC research team

2017 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards recognize three bwtech@UMBC startups

Jul 14, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Three bwtech@UMBC incubator companies win respective award categories at the Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards, and one company led by a UMBC alumnus is recognized at the Entrepreneur of the Year Maryland Awards. Continue Reading 2017 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards recognize three bwtech@UMBC startups

New iCyberCenter will help international cyber companies establish U.S. presence at bwtech@UMBC

Jul 7, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“We believe the economic impact of the iCyberCenter will be significant…and secure Maryland’s place in cybersecurity innovation in the world,” said Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of bwtech@UMBC, at the launch event. Continue Reading New iCyberCenter will help international cyber companies establish U.S. presence at bwtech@UMBC

bwtech@UMBC to expand economic impact through RISE Zone designation

Jun 14, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

The RISE Zone designation supports existing companies, new companies, and UMBC faculty interested in commercializing their work. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC to expand economic impact through RISE Zone designation

Alumni Awards highlight profound impact, drive, and commitment of UMBC alumni and faculty

Oct 14, 2016 / 7 minutes of reading

“People you see on this stage are not just amazingly talented, they are good people who have done great work,” shared President Hrabowski. “I can’t think of anything an educator would want more than that: People who care about others, who strive for excellence, and who never, never, never give up.” Continue Reading Alumni Awards highlight profound impact, drive, and commitment of UMBC alumni and faculty

UMBC faculty win four new Maryland Innovation Initiative grants, bringing total MII awards to $2.4M

Sep 30, 2016 / 6 minutes of reading

“Exactly what’s happening at UMBC is what we’re looking for,” says Jennifer Hammaker, MII director. Since its inception, UMBC has had a remarkable success rate in the MII program. Continue Reading UMBC faculty win four new Maryland Innovation Initiative grants, bringing total MII awards to $2.4M

Delegation from the University of Kassel in Germany visits UMBC to grow interdisciplinary exchange program

Sep 9, 2016 / 4 minutes of reading

“This visit is very important for us, as Kassel recognizes UMBC to be an international partner of strategic importance,” shares David diFuccia, professor at the University of Kassel. Continue Reading Delegation from the University of Kassel in Germany visits UMBC to grow interdisciplinary exchange program

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