Applications
Now Open!
Ready to break through the $500K revenue ceiling and build a business that thrives without you?
You’ve built something successful. Now it’s time to scale beyond $500K, lead strategically, and create a business that thrives without you.
SCALEUP Maryland™ is Maryland’s premier growth accelerator, designed exclusively for established CEOs who are ready to transition from day-to-day operators to strategic leaders. Our comprehensive virtual program combines expert-led curriculum with peer-to-peer learning, giving you the tools, strategies, and network to grow sustainably and reclaim your time and focus. This exclusive program is limited to up to twelve people, guaranteeing our participants individualized growth plans.
The Key Ingredients to SCALEUP
- Expert Guidance: Learn from business professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs who’ve scaled their own companies.
- Collaborative Growth: Deep peer-to-peer engagement with fellow CEOs and founders who are facing similar issues and understand your challenges.
- Enduring Network: Lifelong connections with Maryland’s most driven business leaders and ecosystem partners.
- Action-First Learning: A flipped-classroom model where you come prepared and leave with strategies you can implement immediately.
- Individualized Approach: Develop actionable Strategic and Quarterly Action Plans tailored to get results for your specific business needs.
Who is the Ideal Participant?
SCALEUP Maryland™ is designed for ambitious CEOs who:
- Lead Maryland-based tech or biotech companies generating $500K+ in annual revenue
- You are ready to transition from day-to-day operations to strategic leadership
- Want to improve their bottom line while building operational systems that scale
- Seek to develop clear communication around mission, vision, and operational goals
- You 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.
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.
Our Commitment:
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.
Example Program Agenda
Curious what the SCALEUP Maryland Program includes?
Take a look at the draft agenda for Cohort 12 from Fall 2026.
Each participant also has the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the expert facilitators, which is a significant value.
Success Stories
Our alumni have achieved remarkable growth, secured major funding rounds, expanded into new markets, and successfully transitioned from working IN their business to working ON their business.
Check out what some program graduates have to say about the impact SCALEUP Maryland™ had on their personal and business growth:
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!
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