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Our mission at the Center is to cultivate entrepreneurial thinkers, and help them structure business ideas and build value through innovation.

09/01/2026

What challenges at the University of Baltimore could AI help solve?

Join the UBalt AI for Good Hackathon for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. Participants will work individually or in teams to develop creative, practical AI solutions to real challenges facing the university.

What to expect:
• Work individually or join a team
• Explore real-world challenges at UBalt
• Develop an AI-powered solution
• Participate in virtual prep sessions leading up to the competition
• Present your idea to live judges
• Compete for prizes

As part of registration, you'll also have the opportunity to submit a challenge you think AI could help address. Three challenges will be selected as the focus of the competition.

No team? No problem. Individuals can register and be matched with a team.

📅 October 21, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 University of Baltimore — In Person
📝 Registration Deadline: September 8

Sponsored by the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and BoodleBox.

🔗 Register Here: https://ubalt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwmakqVjcgBN01w

08/31/2026

Every founder eventually faces a difficult conversation — with a co-founder, investor, employee, or customer. The challenge is knowing how to be honest and direct without damaging the relationship.

Join us for a practical ThinkUBator Workshop on "Loving Assertiveness": a framework for navigating difficult conversations with honesty, confidence, and goodwill.

• How to approach difficult conversations with confidence
• How to communicate hard truths without burning bridges
• How to work through a real conversation you may be dreading
— All in this workshop! Why miss this?

Featuring Omar Khan, Founder and Principal of 3S Catalyst Consulting and creator of the Loving Assertiveness methodology. Khan has advised leaders in more than 50 countries over 35 years.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid — In-person & Virtual

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loving-assertiveness-for-founders-tickets-1998964505647?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/28/2026

What if your business model could generate revenue while giving workers a stronger voice and sense of ownership?

Join us for a ThinkUBator Workshop exploring social entrepreneurship, shared ownership, and community-based business development.

You'll learn about:
• Shared ownership and worker-centered business models
• Governance and collaborative decision-making
• Building businesses that empower employees and communities

Featuring Kai Singleton, Cooperative Developer with the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy, who brings firsthand experience supporting community-led ventures in Baltimore.

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid — In-person & Virtual

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-entrepreneurship-with-teeth-governance-and-decision-making-tickets-1998964226813?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/27/2026

Build your network and grow your business! Our ThinkUBator Workshops are here again!

Strong relationships can be one of the most powerful drivers of business growth. Join us for this workshop exploring how networking, community, and giving back can help you build your professional network.

You'll learn:
• Practical ways to build meaningful connections
• How relationships can create new business opportunities
• Why giving back matters to professional growth

Featuring Rachel McFadden and Hazel Geary, co-founders of Drio and Monument Women's Creative Alliance.

📍 CEI, BC-104, University of Baltimore
🕔 September 9, 12 - 1pm
💻 Hybrid - In-person & Virtual
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998963773457?aff=oddtdtcreator

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business
The University of Baltimore

08/26/2026

🤖 What could AI make better at The University of Baltimore?

Bring your ideas to the AI for Good Hackathon 2026, where participants will tackle real challenges facing the UBalt community and develop creative, practical solutions using AI.

Work individually or collaborate with a team, then pitch your solution to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes. No team? No problem—you can register individually and have the option to be matched with other participants.

Have a challenge in mind? Participants can also submit a UBalt problem they believe AI could help solve. Three submitted challenges will be selected as the official hackathon topics.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📝 Registration deadline: September 8, 2026
🔗 Register here: https://ubalt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwmakqVjcgBN01w

Sponsored by the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI), University of Baltimore Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), and BoodleBox.

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business
The University of Baltimore

08/19/2026

Have an innovative technology ready to put in front of the people who can help take it further?

The TechConnect World Innovation Conference gives innovators a direct opportunity to showcase their work to industry leaders, government stakeholders, investors, funders, and potential commercialization partners.

Selected innovators can receive:
• A live pitch opportunity to industry, government, investors, and funders
• Complimentary registration to the TechConnect World Innovation Conference
• One complimentary year of MathWorks engineering software
• Exposure to potential funding, partnerships, and commercialization opportunities
• A Finalist award certificate and inclusion in TechConnect's innovation networking opportunities

Applications are open across seven priority areas:
• Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Materials | AI & Digital Transformation
• Biotech & Medical | Electronics & Microsystems
• Energy & Sustainability | Space, Defense & Mobility

Selected innovators will pitch live at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference, taking place March 23–25 in Boston.

EARLY CONSIDERATION DEADLINE: October 16
SUBMISSION IS FREE!
If selected, a participation fee applies and includes conference registration, a pitch slot, an innovator listing, and access to TechConnect Innovation Networking.

🔗 Submit Your Innovation: https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2027/participate/innovation/form.html

08/05/2026

From Startup to Stability: Personal Financial Strategies for Professionals in Fast-Changing Industries

Success in fast-growing industries often comes with financial uncertainty. Having a solid financial strategy is always essential, no matter where you are in your journey to becoming an entrepreneur.

Join this SME Lunch & Learn to gain practical insights on building long-term financial stability while working in technology, life sciences, and other rapidly evolving industries.

Topics include:
• Managing unpredictable income and improving cash flow
• Protecting your income, equity, and assets through risk management
• Turning equity compensation into long-term wealth
• Building a financial strategy that adapts as your career grows
• Practical tools to make confident financial decisions

The session will be led by Al Johnson and Broderick Young, CFP, Co-Founders of Reveal Wealth, who bring more than 35 years of combined experience helping individuals and families build lasting financial confidence.

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Maryland Tech Council
2nd Floor Conference Room
9808 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD
Free parking available

Cost: $25
🔗 Register Here: https://members.mdtechcouncil.com/ap/Events/Register/R1FoNX3sRC0CX

07/30/2026

💼 Mom Entrepreneurs - This is Your Chance!

This tuition-free business development program provides practical training, expert guidance, and a supportive community for mothers balancing entrepreneurship and family life.

You'll gain knowledge on how to:
✅ Validate and refine your business idea
✅ Strengthen your marketing and customer acquisition skills
✅ Develop systems to grow your business beyond the founder
And much more! Why miss this?

The program also offers an equity-centered approach that recognizes the unique challenges moms face, providing flexible learning, peer support, and valuable business resources.

📅 Program Dates: September 15 - October 8, 2026
🗓 When: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Cube Cowork, Baltimore, MD

If you're ready to turn your vision into a thriving business, this is your opportunity to gain the knowledge, confidence, and network to make it happen.

🎟 Price: FREE!
🔗 Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfizPvu2pAQKm9kJioq0Kl0cJTNkhsAURfVoecMrSNpEcM6Q/viewform

07/09/2026

🚀 Maryland Innovators! Applications Are OPEN for the 2026–2027 Maryland Tech Council Start-Up Zone Program.

If you're building the next big innovation in life sciences, technology, data centers, AI, cybersecurity, or other emerging industries, this is your opportunity to put your startup in front of the people who can help you grow!

As a Start-Up Zone participant, you'll receive:
✅ High-visibility exhibit space at major MTC conferences and symposiums
✅ Opportunities to connect with investors, customers, strategic partners, and industry leaders
✅ Mentorship and networking with Maryland's innovation ecosystem
✅ The chance to participate in the Start-Up Zone Connect & Pitch event

📅 Deadlines & Dates!
• Data Center Summit: Apply by July 20, 2026
• Technology Symposiums: Apply by August 15, 2026
• Bio Innovation Conference: Apply by September 23, 2026

🔗 Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/techcouncil/start-up-zone-application

07/06/2026

Stop Managing Your Business, and Start Scaling It!

If you're a Maryland-based CEO generating $500K+ in annual revenue, SCALEUP Maryland is designed to help you transition from working in your business to working on it.

This free, virtual accelerator equips established business leaders with the strategies, systems, and peer network needed to scale sustainably, strengthen leadership, and accelerate long-term growth.
✅ Expert-led curriculum focused on growth and ex*****on
✅ A flipped-classroom model with actionable takeaways every session
✅ One-on-one guidance from experienced business leaders
✅ A lifelong network of Maryland CEOs and founders
✅ Personalized strategic and quarterly growth plans

📅 Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
🚀 Cohort: September 21 - December 8, 2026
💻 Format: Weekly Virtual Sessions
💲 Cost: Free (participants purchase the required SCALE book for $30)

Who should apply?
• Maryland-based tech or biotech CEOs
• Companies generating $500K+ in annual revenue
• Leaders ready to scale their business and focus on strategic growth

🔗 Apply!!! https://bwtech.umbc.edu/programs/scaleup-maryland/?mc_cid=835a31490a&mc_eid=482ab2edec

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business

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Baltimore, MD
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