Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
Website: www.marylandtedco.org
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) was created by the State legislature in 1998. The mission of TEDCO is to foster the development of a technology economy that will create and sustain businesses throughout all regions in the State of Maryland.
Goals:

• To serve as the focal point for technology leadership in Maryland.
• To enhance the transfer of technology from universities and federal laboratories to the private sector
• To foster the growth of innovative companies, in critical or high growth sectors
• To extend the benefits of technology to communities, companies, and citizens across all regions of the State

TEDCO invites Faculty and Entrepreneurs to find out about TEDCO funding programs for technology commercialization at http://www.marylandtedco.org/programs/index.html

Technology Council of Maryland
Website: www.mdhitech.org
The Technology Council of Maryland, founded in 1986, is a non-profit consortium of technology firms, federal labs, education institutions and business support firms, collectively forming the Maryland tech community. Members represent thousands of knowledge-based employees in the state and surrounding National Capital region. Ranging from large corporations, such as Lockheed Martin, to small companies with two to three employees, TCM members represent diverse industry sectors, including IT, bioscience, telecom, aerospace, electronics, and engineering. The Council’s primary objectives include unparalleled business development tools, advocacy initiatives, and entrepreneurial and networking opportunities.

Greater Baltimore Technology Council
Website: www.gbtechcouncil.org
The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is devoted to one goal: growing the region's tech community. We ask tech companies what they need to grow and provide it through innovative programs. We create forums where organizations can meet, learn and do business. And we celebrate the community's successes, spreading the word that technology businesses thrive here.

Baltimore County Tech Council
Website: www.bctechcouncil.com
The Baltimore County Tech Council is an independent affiliate of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Baltimore County Tech Council is to promote the development, growth and profitability of Baltimore County businesses by supporting efforts to develop and commercialize technology-based products and services. Home to such large, tech-focused institutions as UMBC, Baltimore County’s Tech Council has placed considerable emphasis on encouraging and supporting technology commercialization within the county and surrounding region.

The Greater Baltimore Alliance
Website: www.greaterbaltimore.org
The Greater Baltimore Alliance (GBA) is the sole private/public partnership that brings together the business, governmental, educational and non-profit sectors to promote economic growth for Greater Baltimore by assisting new and existing employers to grow and succeed.
To this end, we help companies - from major employers to start-up companies - take advantage of our existing network and partner them with the people and resources they need to grow and succeed - from government incentives to potential business partners and even start-up capital.

Greater Baltimore Committee
Website: www.gbc.org
An organization of the region's corporate and civic leaders, the GBC works
to strengthen the business climate in Greater Baltimore and to serve as an advocate for business in Annapolis, City Hall and in the region's county seats.

Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
Website: www.montgomerycountymd.gov
Montgomery County is a world-renowned center for bioscience companies and resources. Home to over 200 biotech companies - from innovation start-ups to industry leaders such as Gene Logic and Human Genome Sciences, our commitment to foster and support the biosciences is second to none. Please contact us to explore what Montgomery County can do for you and your company.

Maryland Business Roundtable for Education
Website: www.mbrt.org
The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education is a coalition of more than 100 leading employers that have made a long-term commitment to support education reform and improve student achievement in Maryland.