Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII)
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Phased awards to move technology from Maryland's qualifying universities and federal laboratories toward commercialisation - Phase 1 technology assessment, Phase 2 translational funding (historically around $115,000-$200,000) and Phase 3 company formation support.
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
public · regional
Deadline: cutoff — MII reviews applications on a quarterly cycle with published submission deadlines.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, health, ai
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Technology must originate from a qualifying Maryland university (Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland System institutions, Morgan State, or a federal laboratory partner). Applications are led by the university researcher, often jointly with a start-up.
How to apply
- Work with the technology transfer office at a qualifying Maryland university
- Submit the MII application for the relevant phase
- Review by the MII committee at the quarterly meeting
Source. https://www.tedcomd.com/funding/maryland-innovation-initiative — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked