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CBIC Deadline less than one month away!

Submit my March 8th for a chance to win $3,000!

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!  Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes,...

Posted: February 12, 2021, 10:42 AM

Announcing our First Workshop of the semester!

Join us and John Kirby February 17th to learn about Startups

Fundraising for Early Stage Startups Presenter:  John Kirby Date:  February 17 - 12 - 1pm Location:  This workshop will be held virtually.  To access go to:...

Posted: February 10, 2021, 4:22 PM

The Spring 2021 CBIC Competition is here!

New for 2021! A Social Impact track has been added!

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!  Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes,...

Posted: January 28, 2021, 8:58 AM

Girls Who Start Zoom Chat February 10th!

Come meet the founder of S’well, Sarah Kauss!

Attention all Retriever entrepreneurs! On February 10th at 5:30pm Girls Who Start will be hosting an event featuring female entrepreneur, Sarah Kauss, who is also the founder of S’well!  The...

Posted: January 27, 2021, 8:40 PM

Spring 2021 Scholarship/Seed Funding Opportunity!

TWO opportunities available through PNC and Eisenberg!

Are you a dedicated UMBC student who is interested in becoming an entrepreneur and wants to be awarded $2,000? Then this scholarship is for you! Please read the information below for further...

Posted: January 26, 2021, 9:21 AM

Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is Back!

Less than one week to apply for a $30,000 scholarship!

Calling all Retriever Entrepreneurs! The Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is back, and better than ever! This program is provided by Markus Proctor, a generous UMBC alumni...

Posted: January 8, 2021, 12:32 PM

USM Public Health Challenge

Awards up to $3,000!

Attention Retrievers!  USM has launched a Public Health Challenge, seeking short videos and social campaign messages to help people and communities avoid “pandemic fatigue” and recommit...

Posted: December 15, 2020, 9:40 AM

Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is Back!

Receive up to $30,000 in scholarship!

Calling all Retriever Entrepreneurs! The Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is back, and better than ever! This program is provided by Markus Proctor, a generous UMBC alumni...

Posted: December 6, 2020, 9:35 PM

Shattuck Internship Program Application Deadline Tomorrow!

Apply by Dec. 4th for this PAID opportunity!

Attention Retriever Entrepreneurs!  If you are looking for an opportunity to intern at a nonprofit or start-up, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation...

Posted: December 3, 2020, 8:36 PM

Congratulations to the Winners of UMBC’s Idea Competition!

Put your hands together for these AWESOME ideas!

On November 12th, the final UMBC Idea Competition was held virtually, and the Alex. Brown  Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its winners!  First place winner was Yvann...

Posted: December 1, 2020, 6:39 PM