Transform Your Business. Scale Your Success. Lead Your Industry.
Ready to break through the $500K revenue ceiling and build a business that thrives without you?
SCALEUP Maryland™ is Maryland’s premier growth accelerator designed exclusively for established entrepreneurs who are ready to transition from operators to strategic leaders.
Fall 2025 Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Announcement of Cohort 10: Friday, September 12, 2025
- Program Start Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Program End Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 3:55 – 5:30 pm
Why SCALEUP Maryland™?
You’ve proven your concept. You’ve found market fit. Now it’s time to scale strategically. Our comprehensive four-month, virtual program combines expert-led curriculum with peer-to-peer learning, giving you the tools, strategies, and network to achieve sustainable growth while reclaiming your time and focus.
What Makes Us Different
- Proven Results: Our alumni consistently achieve significant revenue growth
- Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals who’ve scaled their own companies
- Peer Network: Connect with like-minded Maryland business leaders facing similar challenges
- Individualized Approach: Develop your personalized Strategic Growth Plan tailored to your specific business needs
Program Deep Dive
Our curriculum focuses on the five critical pillars of scaling:
| Focus Area | Key Topics | Outcomes |
| Leadership Excellence | Building trust, team development, communication mastery, mentoring systems | Develop leadership skills that inspire and retain top talent |
| Financial Mastery | Cash flow management, A/R optimization, A/P strategies, inventory control | Achieve predictable profitability and sustainable growth |
| Sales & Marketing | Value proposition refinement, market positioning, product-market fit optimization | Build scalable revenue systems that work without your constant involvement |
| Operations Excellence | Supply chain optimization, purchasing strategies, process systematization | Create efficient operations that maintain quality while reducing your workload |
| Strategic Planning | Growth strategy development, quarterly planning, execution frameworks | Build a roadmap for sustainable scaling and long-term success |
Who Should Apply
SCALEUP Maryland™ is designed for ambitious entrepreneurs who:
- Lead Maryland-based tech or bio tech companies generating $500K+ in annual revenue
- Are ready to transition from day-to-day operations to strategic leadership
- Want to improve their bottom line while building systems that scale
- Seek to develop clear communication around mission, vision, and operational goals
- Are committed to implementing actionable growth strategies
We especially encourage applications from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Diversity drives innovation, and we’re committed to supporting entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.
Program Structure & Commitment
Duration: 4 months of intensive, weekly virtual sessions
Format: Interactive workshops, case studies, peer collaboration, and individual coaching
Cohort Size: Limited to 8-12 participants for personalized attention
Schedule: Two cohorts annually (Fall and Spring)
Investment: your time + $30 for required SCALE book
Your Commitment:
- Attend all weekly sessions and actively participate in discussions
- Complete pre-session assignments and readings
- Engage authentically with fellow cohort members
- Develop and present your Strategic Growth Plan
- Participate in one-on-one office hours with expert facilitators
Meet Our Outstanding Cohort 10 Participants:
Jeff Bruns – Convey911
Kerstin Haskell – World BioHazTec
Praveen Kumar B – Alai Labs Pte Ltd
James Jean-Baptiste, MBA, CISSP, CCNP – CyberLinx Solutions LLC
Gautam Shetty – Congruence Medical Solutions
Eddy Agbo – FYODOR BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Kemisola Bolarinwa – Nextwear Technologies
Joshua Tyner – Center for Cyber Security Training
Tathansh Joshi – Heisler Semiconductor LLC
Davood Tashayyod – Lumo Imaging
2025 Cohort 10 Agenda
Program Dates: September 16 – December 9, 2025
Program Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:55 – 5:30 pm
Success Stories
Our alumni don’t just grow their businesses, SCALEUP Maryland transformed their lives:
Questions? Ready to Learn More?
Our Commitment to You
At bwtech@UMBC, we believe that successful entrepreneurs are the backbone of Maryland’s economy. SCALEUP Maryland™ represents our commitment to providing you with world-class resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community that will help you achieve your most ambitious growth goals.
Your success is our success. Let’s scale together.
SCALEUP Maryland™ is presented in partnership with Impact Principals.
Thank you Sponsors!
SCALEUP Maryland™ is proudly supported by our sponsors and the strength of the bwtech@UMBC community. Thank you to all our sponsors who make this program possible!
