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Student Resource: Launch Fund for University System of Maryland-Affiliated Founders

The Maryland Launch Fund

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Part of the USM Innovation Collective


The University System of Maryland Launch Fund is a three-year pilot program comprised of $600,000 which is being distributed by System institutions as microgrants to companies and organizations founded by students, faculty, employees, or alumni. Ventures are required to have a substantial portion of their manufacturing, service, research and development, or office space located in Maryland.

Apply by June 15.

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