Towson StarTUp

04/23/2026

Over six weeks this spring, students participated in the College Cup, transforming their ideas into pitch-ready ventures. Six finalists pitched their ventures on the StarTUp main stage, and Bria Reeves came out on top. She took home $7,000 to put towards her venture, The Essence of B.L.R., a skin-sensitive perfume business.

Learn more about this cross-campus competition and the winning ventures 👉 https://buff.ly/9flZaBk

04/22/2026

The StarTUp is a cornerstone of our community, serving as a catalyst for growth, connectivity and prosperity. We offer a dynamic co-working environment and annually host 18,000+ visitors, 1,000+ engagements and 500+ organizations. And, our Accelerator has catalyzed $30+ million in economic impact.

What makes this even more exceptional, is that our amenities and programs are free, with no membership or affiliation to Towson University needed.

Join us in supporting our mission and programs, as we continue to empower the next generation of innovators and change-makers.

Join me and make a gift to TU Big Give 2026

03/25/2026

Join us in welcoming Daniel Kawah as our new entrepreneur in residence. Daniel will lead our StarTUp Accelerator and support student-focused entrepreneurship initiatives and faculty-led innovation and commercialization efforts. Learn more about Daniel and this role 👉 https://buff.ly/WVu9Jvs

03/11/2026

Join student entrepreneurs for the College Cup Pitch Event on April 7, 5:30 -- 8 p.m. as they pitch their ideas to win prizes. Register today 👉️ https://buff.ly/AR22TRr

03/10/2026

Interested in applying for our StarTUp Accelerator, but have questions? Join us for an info to determine if it's the right fit for you. Learn about the application process, programming and time commitment expectations. Register 👉️ https://buff.ly/bTxfKGT

03/10/2026

Congratulations to the UfarmX team, a member of our 2024 StarTUp Accelerator, on their $200,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment from TEDCO.👏

TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) drives inclusive economic growth by identifying, investing in, and scaling Maryland-based technology and life science companies.

03/09/2026

There's still time to register for the ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Business Speaker Series on March 11, 8:30–10:30 a.m.! Hear from Tracy DeCock, PNC Bank; Britt (Tegeler) Arnold, Tegeler Construction & Supply; Judy Neff, Checkerspot Brewing Company; and Deborah Hemingway, Ecphora Capital. Register today 👉 https://buff.ly/F6HMwQD

02/17/2026

We loved catching Hermes Bunch, founder of SneakerSync Labs, on WJZ talking about the impact the TEDCO Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards had on him when he was awardee in 2025. 👉 https://buff.ly/0zRZyew

TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall was featured on WJZ-TV to promote the upcoming 2026 Maryland Student Venture Showcase & Pava Innovation Awards. During the int...

10/29/2025

We're looking forward to next week's ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Food & Beverage Industry Panel. Join consumer packaged goods business owners to learn about their paths to success.

Sylva Lin, Culinary Architecture
Brittany Wight, Wight Tea Company
BG Purcell, Mouth Party Caramel
Savannah Mitchell, Sunday Morning Coffee Company

Learn more and register to join us for this great networking breakfast and panel discussion 👉 https://buff.ly/t4LKmYs

We're thankful to PNC for supporting this series.

10/20/2025

Join us this Friday, October 24, 12–2 p.m. for a great networking session. Did we mention lunch will be provided?

Discover how Randy Lewis, founder and owner of Five O’ Clock Co. LLC, champions local makers and elevates Baltimore’s creative economy through authentic storytelling.

Register for this no-cost session 👉 https://buff.ly/4dPC9wE