Mtech Ventures Incubator
About the program · 1 linked sources
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.
Also known as: UMD Mtech Ventures, Technology Advancement Program
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Funding range
Not listed
Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
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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.
Program details
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
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News articles and official sources documenting Mtech Ventures Incubator at University of Maryland, College Park.
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