UMD Startup
Discover the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland.
A day-long exhibition, forum and networking event for technology-based startups affiliated with the university — featuring rapid-fire elevator pitches, an investor panel, and an exhibition hall of startups and support organizations.
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About the showcase
Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, students, and many of the startup resource partners that make up the University of Maryland startup ecosystem.
This event offers investors a unique opportunity to discover a select group of the University’s most promising startups and entrepreneurial faculty members—all in one room, on one day. Participating startups gain valuable exposure, direct access to potential investors, and connections to UMD entrepreneurship resources and state and county economic development organizations.
Sponsorship
If you represent a law firm, accounting firm, startup consultancy or other professional service provider, we invite you to connect with one of the organizers about sponsoring the showcase. Sponsorships include event tickets and are an excellent way to participate while supporting the event. Only sponsoring service providers will receive event tickets.
40
Startups expected
1
Exhibit hall
60
Minutes of rapid-fire
pitch sessions
2026 Agenda
Registration
9:30 a.m.
Registration and coffee
Talk
10–10:15 a.m.
Welcome and introduction
Panel
10:15–11 a.m.
Panel
Pitches
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Startup quick pitches (two minutes each)
Networking / Exhibit hall
12:30–3 p.m.
Lunch, networking and exhibit hall
Exhibitors
Program
Register for updates and we'll send them as they're confirmed. Last year's full program, photos and exhibitor list are on the 2025 page.
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2026 Sponsors
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Discover the exciting world of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland. Attendance is by invitation. Add your name for updates.
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