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Find similar grantsMaryland Innovation Initiative (MII) is sponsored by Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). MII is a grant program designed to commercialize technologies developed at Maryland's research universities. It supports technology validation, market assessment, and the creation of startup companies in Maryland.
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Application status Open Opportunity Up to $430,000 Sectors The Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) was created as a collaboration between the State of Maryland and five Maryland academic research institutions (Johns Hopkins University; Morgan State University;University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; University of Maryland, College Park).
The program is designed to promote commercialization of research conducted in these universities and leverage each institution’s strengths. MII was created to foster the transition of promising technologies having significant commercial potential from Qualifying Universities, where they were discovered, to the commercial sector, where they can be developed into products and services that meet identified market needs.
Specifically, it is the intent of the program to foster the commercialization of such technologies through technology validation, market assessment, and the creation of start-up companies in Maryland based on a technology from a Qualified University (a University Start-up), and to accomplish this through collaborations between various schools, departments, and institutions within and among the Qualifying Universities and among other research organizations in the State.
MII funds up to $430,000 for "Sole Applicants" through two phases of the program: * Technology Assessment — Technology Validation and Market Assessment, 9 months, up to $130,000 for a sole application and up to $180,000 for a joint application * A grant award totaling up to $180,000 may be made for Technology Assessment proposals with two 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.
* Company Formation — Commercial Launch, 9 months, up to $300,000 **Full-time Faculty Members** at Qualifying Universities are eligible to apply for Technology Assessment grants.
The following Qualifying Universities are eligible to apply for funding for the Technology Assessment phase of the program: * Johns Hopkins University * Morgan State University * University of Maryland, Baltimore * University of Maryland, Baltimore County * University of Maryland, College Park **Maryland-based Start-up Companies** that have licensed technology from a Qualifying University within twelve (12) months of submitting a proposal and meet all criteria specified in the respective RFA are eligible to apply for Company Formation investments.
Across each phase, applications must be directed toward the commercialization of a technology or group of technologies: owned by a Qualifying University; disclosed to a Qualifying University’s technology transfer office (TTO); and for which there exists appropriate intellectual property protection. Applications for MII funds are considered on a quarterly basis.
Complete applications for each project must be submitted by**5:00pm on the 15th day (or first business day thereafter) of each submission month**. ### MII Application Deadlines Last updated August 29, 2026 ## You Might Also Consider
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Technologies developed at Maryland's research universities. Strong encouragement for collaborative projects between UMB, University of Maryland College Park, UMBC, Johns Hopkins University, and Morgan State University. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) is funded by Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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