This document summarizes several funding programs from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). It outlines programs that provide funding for university research commercialization, stem cell research, cybersecurity, and life sciences. Eligibility requirements are described for some programs. Contact information is provided for program managers who can provide more details on application processes and requirements.
3. Proof of Concept Product DesignBasic Research
University Corporation
Prod. Launch
Stem Cell Research Fund
MD Innovation Initiative
Tech Validation
Cybersecurity Investment Fund
TEDCOs Primary Funding Programs
Tech Commercialization Fund
Life Science Investment Fund
MD Venture Fund
4. Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
Purpose:
Advance stem cell research and
treatments in Maryland
Who:
Stem cell researchers in academia,
entrepreneurs, and industry
What:
4 separate funding programs
When:
Annually
Program Contact:
Dan Gincel
dgincel@tedco.md
5. Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
Discovery Validation Commercialization Clinical
Basic &
translational
scientists
Translational
scientists &
start-up
business
people
Start-up
business
people &
investors
Start-up
business
people,
investors, &
clinicians
6. Maryland Innovation Initiative
Purpose:
Accelerating the growth of university-
based start-up companies
Who:
Qualified Universities & their Start-
up companies
What:
Two phases of funding up to $265K per
project
When:
1st of every other month
Program Contact:
Jennifer Hammaker
jhammaker@tedco.md
7. Technology Validation Program
Purpose:
Commercialization of university
technologies
Who:
Non-MII Universities, their Start-
up companies, Fed. Lab start-ups
What:
Two phases of funding up to $50K
per project
When:
1st of every month
Program Contact:
Arti Santhanam
asanthanam@tedco.md
8. Technology Commercialization Fund
Purpose:
Fund product development to position
a company for follow-on investment
Who:
Early-stage companies in MD meeting
eligibility requirements
What:
$100K Investment for up to 12 months
When:
1st of every month
Contact:
Ron Kaese
rkaese@tedco.md
9. Cybersecurity Investment Fund
Purpose:
Fund product development to position
a cybersecurity company for follow-on
investment
Who:
Early-stage Cybersecurity companies
What:
$100K Investment for up to 12 months
When:
1st of every month
Contact:
Ron Kaese
rkaese@tedco.md
12. Life Sciences Investment Fund
Purpose:
Support the development of
products requiring FDA approval
Who:
Companies developing products
directed to human health
What:
Investments of up to $200K
When:
Bi-annually October 14th 2016
and April 14th 2017
Program Contact:
Arti Santhanam
asanthanam@tedco.md
13. Convertible Note Purchase Agreement
8% simple interest
May convert to equity or another
form of investment after the
company raises $500K or more
(TEDCOs option)
No discount or cap provision
Reporting requirements until the
obligation is fulfilled
TCF/CIF/LSIF Convertible Note Terms
14. Maryland Venture Fund
Purpose:
Early-stage, evergreen venture capital
fund with over $100M in assets
Who:
Outstanding entrepreneurs with a
track record of success seeking smart,
early-stage money (industry agnostic)
What:
Investments of $500K - $2M
When:
Any time
Fund Contact:
Andy Jones
ajones@tedco.md
Frank Dickson
Seth Shuldiner
Moss Amer
Arti Santhanam
Phil Jung
The Team:
15. Proof of Concept Product DesignBasic Research
Research Laboratory Corporation
Prod. Launch
Other Maryland Funding Programs
MD Industrial Partnership $100K
VLT Fund $250Khttp://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/programs-for-businesses/vlt
http://www.mips.umd.edu/
17. For CEOs: Access to
experienced entrepreneurs
as mentors or management
For MERL Members:
Opportunity to get involved
with a new start-up or give
back to the community
MD Entrepreneur Resource List
Program Contact:
Linda Saffer
lsaffer@tedco.md
19. Purpose:
Help medical device companies
achieve 510(k) clearance
Who:
Early stage medical device
companies
What:
TEDCO provides experienced
medical device executive
When:
Any time
Program Contact:
Neil Davis
ndavis@tedco.md
mdPACE Program
20. Purpose:
Assist entrepreneurs develop
better market assessments
Who:
Entrepreneurs and companies
affiliated with TEDCO
What:
Access to databases and
business expertise
When:
Advisors by appointment
Market Search Advisory Services
Program Contact:
Stephen Auvil
sauvil@tedco.md
21. N-STEP Program
NIST Post-doc commercialization
program & start-up funding
NAVAIR Technology Transfer
Initiative (NTTI)
Commercialization of naval aviation
technology
Federal Laboratory Access
Federal Initiatives
Contact:
Ron Kaese
rkaese@tedco.md
22. Build a technology-based,
entrepreneurial community in the
rural areas of Maryland
Business Assistance
Technology Assistance
Small target project funding
Eligibility
Less than 16 employees and less than
$1M revenues
Developing/using new technology
Rural Business Innovation Initiative
23. Rural Business Innovation Initiative
RBI Lead
Lee Kirwin
410.430.0770
lkirwan@tedco.md
Upper Eastern Shore Rep.
Lois Haggerty
443.365.3751
lhaggerty@tedco.md
Lower Eastern Shore Rep.
Barry Frey
410.202.8867
bfrey@tedco.md
South Central Maryland Rep.
Angela Singleton
410.941.9111
asingleton@tedco.md
Western Maryland Rep.
Chuck Ernst
301.491.7034
cernst@tedco.md
#23: Business assistance (examples)
business model
market strategy and competitive analysis
financial analysis / funding opportunities
grant submission review, etc.
Small target project funding
Approx. $7,500
Technology assistance (examples)
intellectual property
prototype development
manufacturing issues
green assessments, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Developing or utilizing new technologies
Less than 16 employees (FTEs)
Annual revenues < $1M/year