Mission:

Support UMBC student entrepreneurs and UMBC faculty engaged in the start up or running of high technology businesses by providing affordable space, business advice, and mentoring.

Benefits of IdeaLab:

• A place to develop/refine your business idea and determine market feasibility;

• A space to work on your business plans;

• 24 hour access to office resources, equipment, and the Internet;

• A place to develop your prototype service or product;

• A place to meet with your business team, and advisors; and

• Invaluable interaction with Technology Center staff and other business professionals (such as venture capitalists, accountants, lawyers, bankers, human resource professionals, and technology consultants) capable and willing to coach/guide you through the start-up process of a new business.

Student minimum criteria:

• At least a sophomore at UMBC

• Minimum GPA of 2.50

• Student/faculty entrepreneurs required to meet monthly with selected business advisors to report and measure their progress in the IdeaLab

• *Note: An application process is required.  Please contact us for more details.

Contact information:

Patricia Rippin
Director of Business Advisory Services
techcenter@umbc & Incubator Program
1450 South Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD 21227
410.455.4493
prippin@umbc.edu