Our First Half 2025 Cohort Has Been Selected!

This is the real thing — an intensive 14-week initiative, fueled by FounderTrac™. This Accelerator program starts the selected founders from where they are, and then, prepares them to be investment-ready and/or scale.  While they're taking their next big steps forward, you can RSVP to attend on the 9th of April - our final Demo Day - Pitch Showcase event.

Why the Virtual Accelerator Program?

This Accelerator Program has been created for Maryland entrepreneurs by Maryland entrepreneurs, using Maryland-created technology.  And we will be doing this again - so stay in the loop for your opportunity to participate in our next accelerator.

It isn't just an accelerator program; it's a catalyst for a startup's rise. Join us, and experience a transformation that goes beyond the ordinary. As a participant, you're not merely signing up for a program; you're embarking on a journey that will provide:

Investment Readiness: Acquire the expertise, insights, and connections necessary to make your venture irresistible to potential investors.

Educations, Guidance, and Introductions: 14 weeks of intensive education, inspiration, activities, and personalized introductions to resources, mentors, advisors, and investors critical to the success of your startup, ensuring you have the right support at every turn.

Global Community: Embrace the opportunity to be a lifelong member of the largest global community of innovators, technologists, and creatives, startups from concept to exit. It is truly a global community unlocking collaboration and growth opportunities on a global scale.

Pitch Competition: Showcase your startup to a discerning audience, opening doors to potential mentors, advisors, and financiers who can elevate your business to new heights.

The Transformation Awaits: What to Expect Upon Completion

Completing the Maryland Startup Accelerator™ is not just a milestone—it's a game-changer. Here's what awaits you at the end of this transformative journey:

Deeper Business Understanding: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your business, its challenges, and its myriad opportunities.

Action Plan: Walk away with a personalized roadmap for your venture, covering every aspect from sales and marketing to operations, finance, legal, and product development.

Launch Plan: Receive step-by-step guidance on when and how to implement your plans, ensuring a seamless and successful startup launch.

First Half 2025 Maryland Startup Accelerator™ details:

Program Start Date: January 8, 2025

Virtual Meetings: Seven Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30 pm, every other week. 

Mentors: Alternate weeks are for working with your dedicated mentor.

Pitch Showcase: April 9, 2025

Cost: FREE

Sincerely,

Your Startup Grind Maryland Management Team