ACTiVATE® is a year-long program to train women with significant technical or business experience to be entrepreneurs and to create start-up companies from inventions from Maryland research institutions and federal agencies. Admission to the program is competitive. Although the application process for the class of 2009 is closed, it is not too early to get on the list to receive information about the 2010 application process. Click here to request more information.
ACTiVATE® classes are now held on Mondays.
ACTiVATE® Benefits:
- Hands-on applied approach using cutting-edge technologies to form companies
- Instruction and coaching by experienced entrepreneurs
- Access to network of successful technical experts, professional service providers and investors
- Support in forming companies
Sample backgrounds of first year graduates:
- Ph.D. researcher from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Experienced biotechnology business development consultant
- Management team member, with an M.B.A., in an information technology start-up
- Ph.D. researcher in engineering
