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Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship
Also known as: Dingman Center, UMD Dingman Center
University of Maryland, College Park · College Park, MD
Award-winning entrepreneurship hub in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Renamed Dingman-Lamone Center in 2026 honoring co-founder Rudy Lamone. Educates, empowers, and equips UMD students and alumni to build ventures through courses, mentoring, competitions, and programming. Operates the Pitch Dingman Competition, Dingman Launchpad, Terp Marketplace, and Dingman Venture Capital Group (launched January 2026).
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Key Programming
- Pitch Dingman Competition — Annual venture competition, $170K+ prizes, 4 tracks
- Dingman Launchpad — 11-week high school youth entrepreneurship program
- Terp Marketplace — Student vendor marketplace event with Dingman Dollars currency
- Dingman Venture Capital Group — Student-run VC group (launched Jan 2026)
- Dingman E-Fund — Small grants for student ventures
- Dingman Portal — Online platform for applications and resources (dingman.umd.edu)
Activity & Impact
Active and growing. Renamed in 2026. Pitch Dingman now in its 11th year with record applications. Dingman Venture Capital Group launched 2026. Terp Marketplace draws 45+ student vendors.
Notes
- Business school-affiliated but open to all UMD students
- No direct equity investment; competition prizes and grants are non-dilutive
- Part of broader UMD innovation ecosystem alongside Mtech and UM Ventures
News & articles
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Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship
# Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship Award-winning entrepreneurship hub in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Runs Pitch Dingman Competition ($170K+ prizes), Dingman Launchpad (high school program), Terp Marketplace, Dingman Venture Capital Group (launched Jan 2026). Renamed Dingman-Lamone Center in 2026 honoring co-founder Rudy Lamone.
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Pitch Dingman Competition
# Pitch Dingman Competition UMD's annual venture competition, 11th year in 2026. $170K+ total prize pool across 4 tracks: Luby Idea (fall), Quattrone Tech ($25K grand prize), Main Street, and Alumni tracks. Open to UMD students and alumni. 2025: 97+ venture applications. Finals each April.
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