18 projects will receive funding to support
their growth and development
COLUMBIA, Md.,
June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology
companies, announced the 2024 Maryland Makerspace Initiative
Program ("Makerspace Program") awardees. Funding will be awarded to
18 projects spanning across nine (9) counties and Baltimore City.
"TEDCO is committed to supporting the continued growth of
innovation in Maryland. The
Makerspace Program is just one tool that TEDCO has to promote this
expansion," said Terry Rauh,
chief finance and operations officer at TEDCO. "And after
witnessing the success and growth of last year's awardees, we are
hopeful that these awardees will continue the trend."
What is the Makerspace Program?
Created through legislation passed by the Maryland General
Assembly, the Makerspace Program provides grants of up to
$100,000 and technical assistance for
qualified entities looking to establish a new Makerspace, expand an
existing Makerspace, or develop Makerspace programming. The goal is
to grow a state-wide community of Makerspaces that provides
entrepreneurs with access to tools, technologies and knowledge to
support their growth and development as well as expand workforce
training.
"We are excited to announce the awardees for the 2024 Makerspace
Program," said Justin Ferguson,
program manager for TEDCO's Entrepreneur & Ecosystem
Empowerment (E3). While we could only select 18 awardees, we want
to thank everyone who applied. With more than 40 applicants for the
2024 awards, the competition was fierce, showcasing the innovative
and entrepreneurial spirits spread across Maryland. We look forward to witnessing the
growth and success these hubs of innovation will bring to
Maryland's entrepreneurial
ecosystem."
The 18 awardees for the 2024 Makerspace Program
include:
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Baltimore Jewelry Center
- Baltimore Underground Science Space
- Dent Education
- Digital Harbor Foundation
- Hagerstown Community College
- Howard County Library System
- Inncuvate Community Development Partners
- KID Museum
- Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc.
- MidAtlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory
- Paxspace
- Players Philanthropy Fund
- Rockville Science Center, Inc.
- Salisbury University, Perdue School of Business
- Station North Tool Library
- Training Grounds, Inc.
- Washington College
Last year, 20 projects received funding from TEDCO for the
creation or expansion of Makerspaces throughout Maryland. One of these awardees was
Stacy Stube, founder of the Fashion
Heritage Needle Trades Foundation, who took advantage of the
inaugural grant opportunity. Through receiving the award, she was
able to support her vision of developing a Fashion Innovation Hub
that would allow founders to prototype and small batch produce
pre-sold marketing fashion samples and needle trades products.
For more information about TEDCO's Makerspace Program,
visit https://www.tedcomd.com/makerspace.
About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology
Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth
through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation
ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology
and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
Media Contact
Tammi
Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO,
tthomas@tedcomd.com
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