Over $1 million awarded to 7 university projects
COLUMBIA, Md., (April 24, 2025) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced the next round of Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII)’s Technology Assessment awards, marking a significant milestone in promoting the commercialization of groundbreaking research from Maryland’s prestigious academic research institutions. The Technology Assessment award is a nine-month project that builds on strong preliminary data that demonstrates the technology’s utility for specific commercial applications beyond basic research.
“The Technology Assessment phase of our program provides non-dilutive funding to advance technologies with commercial potential,” said Abi Kulshreshtha, MII’s executive director. “In this award cycle, the Maryland Innovation Initiative staff and technical reviewers selected seven projects from a competitive pool of applicants, which altogether received grants totaling more than $1 million to advance innovations ranging from new cancer therapeutics to inclusive AI-driven education technology solutions.”
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