TU Incubator supports local, regional, and national member companies with the resources, support, and networks needed to succeed.
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TU Incubator
As a university-integrated business incubator, TU Incubator uniquely supports startups as well as TU students, faculty, and staff. We promote venture creation and small business growth to stimulate economic development and to further the respective missions of Towson University and Baltimore County.
Founded in 2007, TU Incubator has supported over 75 companies and produced greater than $150 million in economic impact. Today, TU Incubator is focused on technology enabled services, particularly those that focus on university core competencies, such as education and healthcare.
QUICK CONTACT: David Cross, Assistant Director 410-704-3079
Unique Resources and Collaboration
Baltimore County is Maryland′s second-largest job center and a prime location to start a business. TU Incubator encourages engagement and collaboration to augment the resources needed to establish a strong business foundation. We work closely with community partners, service providers, and experienced professionals to help ventures succeed. Support from Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development provides value to TU Incubator and member companies.
Resources
Iteration: A Digital Resource for Entrepreneurs
Iteration is TU Incubator's main communication that provides relevant news, events, and stories.
An EdTech Focus
EdTech (education technology) is the platforms, tools, and digital initiatives used to improve learning and administrative outcomes and efficiencies, including end users in early childhood, K-12, postsecondary, special, corporate, and workforce education. TU Incubator supports the largest cluster of edtech companies in Maryland, leveraging TU’s resources and reputation in teacher preparation and education to help member companies succeed.
EdTech Innovation Showcase
The EdTech Innovation Showcase features networking, product demonstrations and lightning presentations from entrepreneurs who are leading the regional EdTech space.
From k–12 through higher education, these startups are transforming education and addressing real-world issues—assessment, learning enhancements, admissions, funding, professional development, project-based learning, engagement—that affect the entire education ecosystem.
Past EDTECH INNOVATION SHOWCASE Details
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Managing a startup while navigating a pandemic
Founders are responsible to shareholders, customers and employees to right the ship as best they can.
TU introduces new StarTUp Accelerator
The inaugural cohort will support TU student, faculty, and local business ventures in an intensive eight-week, fellowship.
TU’s accelerator ready to StarTUp
The StarTUp Accelerator reflects the university-wide effort to place entrepreneurship and leadership as a university priority.
TU Incubator Timeline
December 2020
Inaugural, virtual StarTUp Accelerator Showcase highlights accelerator's initial cohort.
April 2020
The StarTUp Accelerator announces its first cohort of six ventures.
March 2019
TU transforming Armory into hub for entrepreneurship.
June 2018
Female and diverse founders make up 50% of TU Incubator member companies.
October 2017
$150 million in economic impact including over 1,000 jobs created.
June 2017
TU Incubator surpasses 75 companies supported since inception.
April 2017
TU Incubator grows to support largest cluster of EdTech companies in the state.
December 2016
TU Incubator holds first EdTech Innovation Showcase.
September 2016
TU Incubator partners with Dreamit EdTech to host customer immersion event.
September 2015
TU Incubator reaches 50 members supported since inception.
February 2015
TU Incubator moves from 7801 York Road to 7400 York Road, doubling capacity.
October 2014
TU Incubator hosts first EdTech networking event.
June 2014
TowsonGlobal changes name to TU Incubator.
June 2014
Graduate member Keffa Coffee named Best Incubator Graduate Company of the Year by the Maryland Business Incubation Association.
August 2013
Towson University’s business incubator advisory board announces EdTech initiative.
November 2012
Immersive 3D becomes first EdTech incubator member.
October 2012
The fifth-year economic impact study shows $34 million in total economic activity and 150+ jobs created.
May 2011
Inaugural Business Plan Competition held.
December 2010
TowsonGlobal supports 10 members since inception.
December 2009
TowsonGlobal graduates first member.
December 2008
TowsonGlobal admits first five resident members.
June 2007
First advisory board meeting held.
April 2007
Towson University launches international business incubator, TowsonGlobal, in partnership with Baltimore County Economic Development. Clay Hickson named Director.