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Mtech Ventures Incubator

Also known as: UMD Mtech Ventures, Technology Advancement Program

University of Maryland, College Park · College Park, MD

Physical incubator for technology-based innovations commercialized at UMD. Located at 4467 Technology Drive in the Herbert Rabin Technology Advancement Building. Helps early-stage startups survive the critical period between customer discovery and first venture capital raise.

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Quick fit check

  • Indirect support only
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

—

Equity

None

Application

Rolling

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-06-24

High confidence

Participants

Early-stage companies developing technology-driven products/services. Founding teams must complete UMD I-Corps program. Companies must have IP license agreement with UM Ventures. 3-year residency limit.

Services

  • 1-on-1 mentoring and EIR access
  • I-Corps customer discovery support
  • NSF I-Corps application assistance
  • Industry analysis and market research
  • SBIR/STTR grant application assistance
  • IP and corporate law attorney access
  • Pitch deck preparation and investor introductions
  • Monthly milestone meetings
  • Corprenect corporate partnership program

Facilities

10,873 sq ft. 10 labs, 9 offices. Wet labs with biosafety cabinets and fume hoods. Two conference rooms. Private office and co-working space. Mailbox service. Access to student/staff athletic facilities.

Activity & Impact

Notable billion-dollar spinouts: Martek Biosciences ($1.1B exit to Royal DSM), Digene Corporation ($1.6B exit to Qiagen). Part of Mtech's $3.6B+ total economic impact. Rolling admissions.

Notes

  • Also known historically as Technology Advancement Program (TAP)
  • Affiliated with Mtech and UM Ventures
  • Virtual incubation available