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UM Ventures – College Park
Also known as: UMD UM Ventures, UMD Tech Transfer
University of Maryland, College Park · College Park, MD
Joint commercialization initiative of UMD College Park and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Manages IP protection, technology licensing, and startup formation. 110+ startups formed from UMD technologies. $4.5M in annual investments.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Services
- Technology Transfer — Patent prosecution, licensing, MTAs, NDAs
- Startup Formation — IP license agreements, startup support
- Entrepreneurs-in-Residence — Experienced entrepreneurs advising research teams
- Investor Engagement — Connecting UMD startups with venture capital
- Corporate Partnerships — Industry collaboration and sponsored research
Activity & Impact
110+ startup companies formed. $4.5M annual investment pool. Active EIR program supporting health tech and other research-based teams. Gateway portal at innovate.umd.edu connects founders to all UMD innovation resources.
Notes
- Joint with UMB — leverages both campuses
- Equity taken via standard licensing and startup equity provisions
- Mtech Ventures incubator requires UM Ventures IP license for admission
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