Impact
The StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp isn’t just a building. It’s a cornerstone of our community and state, serving as a catalyst for growth, connectivity and prosperity — positively impacting the business and educational community.
Accelerating ventures
The StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp Accelerator is a sought after program — with 513+ applications and growing — that has a profound economic impact on our region.
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75 ventures supported since opening. 75% are still in business.
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$17 M+ funding secured by these ventures. 25% being non-dilutive.
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Four succesful exits without dilutive capital. $11 M+ combined cash return.


Supporting students
We provide opportunities for students to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys through competitions, skill-building workshops and mentorship with founders and alumni.
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84 student-led ventures impacted over first five years.
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500+ students equipped with innovation, leadership and workforce-ready skills.
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$344,000+ in funding directed to student venture development.
Connecting with community
We connect entrepreneurs, small business owners, schools and community organizations to programs and resources.
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150+ entrepreneurs supported by Bootcamps. 8 offered since 2025.
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1,100+ individuals joined us for our Women in Business Speaker Series. 30 women participated as speakers.
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12+ local school partners. 487 youth empowered with skills, entrepreneurial mindsets.

No-cost co-working and business convening space.
Visitors to the StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp at the Armory annually.
Organizations utilizing our space annually.
From the newsroom
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2026
2025
2024
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2022
- StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp named North America’s top university economic development initiative
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø recognized by Maryland Department of Planning in annual sustainability awards
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students chosen for elite national entrepreneurship competition
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Youth Entrepreneurship Program completes first cohort with pitch event
- Third StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp Accelerator cohort attracts rising regional entrepreneurs
- StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp Accelerator cohort wraps, ventures secure $800,000 in funding
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø cybersecurity startup SecurEd receives $150,000 grant
- ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student, alumni ventures find success in competitions
- First StarºÚÁϳԹÏÍøp Accelerator venture acquired



