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Start and Grow Your Business in Montgomery County, Maryland
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The State of Maryland Business Assistance Program
A searchable database including loans, grants and venture capital.
Maryland Momentum Fund
The University System of Maryland (USM) has launched an early-stage investment fund to increase new company creation and commercialization of its leading-edge research. Participants must be a Maryland-based company and other eligibility requirements apply.
MD Momentum Fund
Matching investments of $150,000 – $500,000 in late seed-stage companies that have a technology or founder/inventor connection to the University System of Maryland.
MD Venture Fund
Early-stage, evergreen venture capital fund dedicated to growing businesses in Maryland. Initial funding ranges from $.5–1.5 million.
Dingman Center Angels (UMD)
Angel investment group with individuals that invest $100,000 to $1,000,000 in seed/early stage companies.
The Dingman Center Angels
Connects regional start-up companies seeking seed and early-stage funding with investors.
TEDCO
Provides knowledge, funding and networking to support innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, start ups and early stage companies. Its mission is to bring innovative ideas to market. TEDCO also makes available Network Advisors to help meet the unique needs of Maryland start-up companies.
MSBDFA Equity Participation Investment Program (EPIP)
Provides equity investment in socially or economically disadvantaged businesses.
Advantage Maryland (formerly known as MEDAAF)
Financial assistance to established private employers who retain or stimulate significant new job creation in Montgomery County.
WorkSource Montgomery
Recruitment, screening and placement; planning and growth service such as labor market research; talent development and retention services such as assessments, career pathway development.
Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce
The Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce promotes the prosperity and attractiveness of the greater Wheaton-Kensington business community by representing its needs to citizens, government, and business organizations. It advances economic development efforts and works with all sectors of the community…
Visit Montgomery
Visit Montgomery advocates, promotes, and partners with local, county and state organizations and government officials to support tourism and businesses in the County.