14Makerspace projects will receive funding to support growth and development
TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the 2025 MarylandMakerspace Initiative Program (“Makerspace Program”) awardees. A total of nearly $785,000 in awards will span across 14 entities located in 9 counties across the state.
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“Since inception, the Makerspace Program has now provided $2.4 million across 52 awards to entities across the state, supporting the continued growth of Maryland's innovation ecosystem,” saidTerry Rauh, chief finance and operations officer at TEDCO. “We are hopeful that these 14 awardees will continue to advance the innovation capabilities within their communities.”
What is theMakerspace Program?Created through legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly, the Makerspace Program provides grants of up to $100,000 and technical assistance for qualified entities looking to establish a new Makerspace, expand an existing Makerspace, or develop Makerspace programming. The goal is to grow a state-wide community of Makerspaces that provides entrepreneurs with access to tools, technologies and knowledge to support their growth and development as well as expand workforce training.
“Out of 25 highly competitive applications, we are pleased to announce the support for the 2025Makerspace Program awardees,” saidJustin Ferguson, innovation manager for the Venture Development department. “We are excited to see the continued interest inMakerspace growth and development across the state.”
The 14 awardees for the 2025Makerspace Program include:
— Allegany College of Maryland, located in Allegany County
— Chesapeake Arts Center, located in AnneArundel County
— City Life Community Builders, located in Baltimore City
— Digital Harbor Foundation, Tech Lab, located in Baltimore City
— Inncuvate Community Development Partners, located in Prince George's County
— FrederickMakerspace, located in Frederick County
— Makerspace of Annapolis, located in Anne Arundel County
— MarylandAssistive Technology Program, located in Baltimore City
— Players Philanthropy Fund (Code Super Powers), located in Prince George's County
— Rockville Science Center, located in Montgomery County
— Salisbury University, Richard BernsteinMakerspace, located in Wicomico County
— St. Mary's County Library, Lexington Park Branch, located in St. Mary's County
— The SPACE: Free Art for All (E2Lab), located in Prince George's County
— Washington College, The Innovation Plant, located in Kent County
For more information aboutTEDCO's Makerspace Program, visit www.tedcomd.com/makerspace.
About TEDCOTEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
Media ContactTammi Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO, tthomas@tedcomd.comRachael Kalinyak, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, TEDCO,rkalinyak@tedcomd.com
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