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TEDCO's Social Impact Funds is sponsored by Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). This fund supports pre-seed technology start-ups from all industries, with a focus on companies that have a principal place of business in Maryland, at least one full-time employee, and no less than 50% of founders demonstrating economic disadvantage.
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Social Impact Funds | TEDCO Designed to engage and invest in all founders and communities Apply to Social Impact Funds TEDCO embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and merit, supporting all Maryland startup communities. Our Social Impact Funds are purposefully designed to engage and invest in economically underserved founders and communities.
TEDCO is pleased to be one of the direct participants in the deployment of Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) , which supports our Social Impact Funds. We want to optimize the path to follow-on funding; many companies show a path to sustainability without the need for venture capital.
Both the Pre-Seed Builder Fund and the Inclusion Fund have minimum ownership requirements by individuals who demonstrate economic disadvantage. However, Maryland has a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and oftentimes there are other business resources, including at TEDCO, available for our startups to grow their business. We welcome pre-seed technology startups from all industries to apply.
However, to be applicable, a company must meet all the following qualifications: Principal place of business is in Maryland At least one full-time employee More than half of the workforce based in Maryland No less than 50% of founders demonstrate economic disadvantage The Builder Fund typically invests initial amounts of $100,000 via convertible notes. The Social Impact funds can invest up to $750,000 on a single deployment.
Funded companies are also provided Builder Fund resources which may include both hands-on and educational executive support, peer-to-peer mentorship/collaboration, and networking opportunities. The Inclusion Fund focuses on investment opportunities that are often overlooked by traditional sources of investment and financing due to economic disadvantage.
One of the biggest challenges is the gap between pre-seed and seed funding for these early-stage technology businesses and the Inclusion Fund seeks to invest in these companies. Ultimately, the companies create jobs in the State and become attractive candidates for follow-on financing or investing. We welcome early-stage technology startups from all industries to apply.
However, to be applicable, a company must meet all the following qualifications: At least one full-time employee The founder, officers, or managers of the Company agree to receive executive support At least 30% ownership of the Company owned by one or more individuals who have demonstrated social and economic disadvantage For at least one year after receiving TEDCO’s investment, will the Company be controlled and managed by one or more individuals who have demonstrated social and economic disadvantage Opportunities are assessed on an ongoing basis.
To ensure fairness, all Social Impact Funds applications must be received online through the application page on TEDCO’s website for further review. Please email investments@tedcomd. com after your submission so we can ensure your application went through correctly.
Please note : Applications that are received through other means, such as email or mail, shall not be considered or reviewed for funding. Before applying, applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the applicable TEDCO investment legislation regulations at: 14. 04.
02 -- Investment Programs 14. 04. 07 -- Investment Committee Maryland's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program SSBCI Technical Assistance Program
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Pre-seed technology start-ups from all industries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.