Accelerator
The StarTUp Accelerator is an annual eight-week, cohort-based fellowship where founders collaborate to accelerate their ventures.
StarTUp Accelerator Meet & Greet
June 24, 5–7 p.m.
StarTUp at the Armory
Meet the founders of the 2026 StarTUp Accelerator cohort and connect with Baltimore’s entrepreneurial community at this high‑energy networking event. Open to entrepreneurs, students and community members from across greater Baltimore.
The StarTUp Accelerator is an intensive, 8-week summer program designed for early-stage founders open to both Towson University affiliates and the broader community.
Founders work full-time out of the award-winning StarTUp at the Armory, collaborating with mentors, past participants and each other to fast-track their ventures.
What you’ll get:
- a $10,000 equity-free stipend
- expert mentorship and founder-focused workshops
- a built-in support network, including Mentor Fellows (alumni founders who return to support the cohort)
- a chance to refine, grow and launch your venture in a dynamic, collaborative space
Daniel Kawah named entrepreneur in residence
Kawah leads the StarTUp Accelerator, mentoring founders, supporting venture development and strengthening pathways for early-stage ventures.
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