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Indication of Interest closed April 15, 2026; full applications close May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. RFAs opened March 12, 2026.
"Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program - Technology Advancement Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program - Technology Advancement Grant is sponsored by TEDCO. The BII Pilot Program supports an equitable innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in institutions of higher education throughout the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
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Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) | TEDCO Maryland Innovation Initiative Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Fueling innovation and economic impact in the Baltimore region. The Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program was created to support an equitable innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in institutions of higher education throughout the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
As a component of the State of Maryland’s matching contribution toward the Baltimore Tech Hub, BII seeks to advance technology toward commercialization of a product or service and bolster support systems for entrepreneurs developing technology-based ventures. Eligible Institutions are as follows: *Participating institutions that have opted to participate in the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) program.
Anne Arundel Community College Baltimore City Community College Carroll Community College Community College of Baltimore County Harford Community College Howard Community College* Johns Hopkins University* Loyola University Maryland* Maryland Institute College of Art* Notre Dame of Maryland University University of Maryland, Baltimore* University of Maryland Baltimore County* The Baltimore Innovation Initiative is open only to Eligible Institutions in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that opt-in for the program.
To participate: Institutions must formally join the initiative as collaborators Only collaborating organizations can submit project proposals for BII funding Project proposals should (1) advance technology commercialization and support start-up creation or (2) foster entrepreneurship development at the eligible university Technology Advancement - supports the commercialization of new or existing technology at the Eligible Institution.
The Technology Advancement grant is an award totaling up to $50,000 available to full-time faculty members, students, or student principal investigators at an Eligible Institution. Note: Full-time faculty at MII-Qualifying Universities are not eligible to serve as lead applicants for a BII Technology Advancement Grant.
A grant award totaling up to $75,000 may be made for proposals with two or more Qualifying Universities submitting a Joint Application directed toward the commercialization of Technologies existing at more than one of the applicants’ Qualifying Universities or activities that would take place at more than one Qualifying University.
A grant award totaling up to $75,000 may be made for proposals with two or more Qualifying Universities submitting a Joint Application directed toward the commercialization of Technologies existing at more than one of the applicants’ Qualifying Universities or activities that would take place at more than one Qualifying University.
This grant is also open to technology-based startups that collaborate with faculty, students, or staff from BII-participating institutions to make key technical contributions to their technology development.
Startups eligible for funding via MII may apply for this award to engage faculty, students, or staff at non-MII-participating BII institutions Entrepreneurship Commercialization, Programming, and Infrastructure – supports the creation or enhancement of entrepreneurship programs and commercialization infrastructure for technology-based ventures.
The Entrepreneurship Commercialization, Programming and Infrastructure Grant is an award totaling up to $50,000 available to staff or faculty operating entrepreneurship and/or commercialization programs at an Eligible Institution. Duration: up to 12 months Program Dates and Deadlines RFAs Open: Thursday, March 12th, 2026 Indication of Interest (IOI) Close: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.
RFAs Close: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Applications will follow a two-step process: First, applicants will submit an Indication of Interest (“IOI”) Following submission of the IOI, BII staff will review the information provided to ensure eligibility and invite a full invitation. Please allow up to two weeks for BII staff to invite a full application.
After acceptance of the IOI, a link to the full application portal will be provided Learn more about the requirements here . Onsite Project Leads are individuals selected by the Qualifying Universities to assist students, faculty, and start-ups in submitting a strong, business-oriented applications focused on commercialization.
By providing valuable input and feedback prior to the submission of an application, these individuals work as liaisons between the applicant and the BII program. This helps to ensure that proposals submitted are of a high quality and align with the mission of the program. The BII program requires each applicant to engage with an onsite Project Lead, at least one month (30 days) before application submission.
It is recommended that applicants involve an onsite Project Lead early in the application process to increase their odds of success. Every application must include a current, dated letter of approval, signed by an onsite Project Lead declaring their interaction with the applicant was at least one-month (30 days) prior to application submission to meet compliance requirements.
If you do not know your onsite Project Lead’s name, please email Jalaycia Lewis at jlewis@tedcomd. com .
Read the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Request for Applications Verify your eligibility and determine the appropriate grant track for your application Meet with onsite Project Lead Submit Indication of Interest Form within 15 days of meeting with the onsite Project Lead Invitation to submit a full application, subject to eligibility Acquire Letter of Approval from onsite Project Lead 30 days prior to submitting application Review and submit application
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible institutions in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that opt-in; applicants include faculty, students, and tech-based startups collaborating with participating institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (up to $75,000 for joint applications). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program - Technology Advancement Grant is funded by TEDCO. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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