Thank you for your interest in the Maryland NEW VENTURE Program, Spring 2025!
We are excited to invite seasoned business mentors to participate in our innovative Maryland NEW VENTURE Program, supporting Maryland-based entrepreneurs and UMBC Odyssey Fellows (graduate students) in validating and advancing transformative technology ideas.
As a Maryland NEW VENTURE Mentor, you will collaborate closely with a startup Entrepreneur and a team of talented Fellows as they navigate the validation process. Your guidance will be instrumental in helping your team gather crucial information during weekly sessions led by industry experts from organizations like TEDCO, MD Tech Council, and ICORPs. Together, you’ll work on developing a comprehensive pitch deck that effectively showcases the entrepreneur’s tech solution.
The program emphasizes hands-on collaboration, with weekly in-person meetings that allow for deep dives into the validation process and the development of a compelling exhibit. You will also be instrumental in preparing your team for Pitch Night, where they will present their work to the community and compete for cash prizes.
If you’re passionate about empowering emerging entrepreneurs and want to make a meaningful contribution to Maryland’s startup ecosystem, we encourage you to apply.