The DMV Ecosystem Directory

ACT-IAC

Accelerating Government

AFCEA International

Global association for cyber, defense and intelligence professionals

Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)

Counseling, grants and a tech accelerator for Alexandria founders

Advancing public sector adoption of innovative commercial technology

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)

Funding, guidance and connections for Anne Arundel County businesses

Arcadia

Energy management to save money, mitigate risk and cut carbon

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

The business gateway to networking and advocacy in Arlington, VA

Arlington Economic Development

Home of BizLaunch, Arlington's hub for small business support

Aventra

Low-cost autonomous precision payload systems for defense

Babyscripts

Virtual maternity care for pregnancy and postpartum

Baltimore Community Lending

CDFI and SBA lender financing Maryland small businesses

Baltimore Development Corporation

Growing Baltimore's economy by retaining, expanding and attracting business

Batten Institute at UVA Darden

Entrepreneurship, innovation and technology at UVA Darden

Bethesda Green

Working together towards a more sustainable future

Blu Ventures

Where venture capital meets operator DNA

Bluesight

Hospital intelligence software for pharmacy operations and compliance

Brightline Interactive

Operational context for physical AI

bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park

Start. Grow. Thrive.

Camden Partners

Growth equity for lower middle market software and tech-enabled services

Capital Impact Partners

Certified CDFI lending to entrepreneurs, nonprofits and communities

Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

Connecting minority suppliers with corporate and public buyers

Carr Workplaces

DC-born flexible workspace with five centers across the city.

Carroll County Department of Economic Development

Custom financing and incentives for businesses in Carroll County

CarrTech

Maker of FROG, an all-in-one filter needle

Choose Manassas (City of Manassas Economic Development)

City of Manassas economic development, with grants and incentives for businesses

Civic Tech DC

Open-source technology for civic engagement and democracy

Co-Balt Workspace

Coworking in a renovated 1800s church in Hampden

Coalition for Government Procurement

A voice for commercial companies selling in the federal market

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI)

Virginia's hub for cybersecurity research, innovation and workforce

Comptroller of Maryland

Maryland business tax registration, filing and payments

D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Small Business Legal Assistance Program

Free legal advice clinics and office hours for DC small businesses

DC Chamber of Commerce

Business chamber offering advocacy, networking and a small business accelerator

DC Department of Buildings (DOB)

DC agency issuing building permits and Certificates of Occupancy

DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)

DC agency for employer UI tax registration, labor compliance and hiring

DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)

DC regulator for insurance, securities and banking, with small business resources

DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP)

DC agency for business licenses, corporate filings and consumer protection

DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)

DC agency supporting small and local businesses, CBE certification and grants

DC Fintech Week

The Global Fintech Policy Experience

DC Health Link

DC's health insurance marketplace, including coverage for small businesses

DC Marketing Tech Talks

A community of smart, DC marketers who meet to learn marketing technologies & modern marketing.

DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)

DC tax agency running MyTax.DC.gov for business tax registration and filing

DC Office of Zoning

Supports DC's Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment

DC Public Library

Free workspace, meeting rooms and maker labs for DC residents.

DC Small Business Development Center

Free consulting and training for District small businesses

DC Startup & Tech Week

The DMV's largest startup and tech conference and community

DC Women's Business Center (DCWBC)

SBA-funded counseling and training for women entrepreneurs in the DC region

Dcode

Turning proven commercial tech into America's operational edge

Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship (UMD)

UMD's hub for student founders, pitch competitions and angel investment

District Bridges

Community economic development nonprofit running DC Main Streets programs

District Offices

Family-owned DC workspace provider with four centers.

Dragos

Industrial cybersecurity protecting critical infrastructure

Early Charm

Taking science from R&D through manufacturing for dual-use products

Eaton House (Eaton DC)

A coworking space for innovators and creatives.

Emerging Technology Centers (ETC Baltimore)

Connecting Baltimore startups to capital, talent and community since 1999

Enveil

Privacy enhancing technology that protects data while in use

eVA, Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace

Virginia's statewide eProcurement marketplace for public contracts

Executive Mosaic

GovCon media and executive peer networking since 2002

Fairfax City Economic Development

City of Fairfax economic development office with business incentives and marketing grants

Fairfax CORE

Free small business help for Fairfax County entrepreneurs

Fairfax County Department of Procurement and Material Management

Purchasing and contracting office for Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Counseling, incentives and soft landings for Fairfax County businesses

FiscalNote

Policy and legislative intelligence software

FITCI (Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.)

Frederick's nonprofit business incubator and accelerator

Fortify Ventures

Early-stage VC backing technology that improves human performance

Framebridge

Custom picture framing online and in retail stores

Frederick County Office of Economic Development

Business growth, workforce and investment support in Frederick County

FSC First

Access to capital for Prince George's County businesses for over four decades

Fundrise

Private markets investing for individual investors

Georgetown Entrepreneurship

Building an entrepreneurial culture at Georgetown

Georgetown Ventures

By students. For founders.

GO Virginia

State initiative funding regional collaborations that create high-paying jobs

GO Virginia Region 7 (GO Northern Virginia)

Northern Virginia's GO Virginia council, granting funds to job-creating regional projects

Direct source for government contracting news

Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (Maryland)

Maryland office for MBE, SBR and VSBE procurement programs

Greater Baltimore Committee

A stronger and more prosperous Baltimore region

Greater Washington Board of Trade

Pro-business, non-partisan regional business network

Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Business development and advocacy for Hispanic businesses

Grotech Ventures

Early-stage VC backing tech companies outside Silicon Valley

GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Empowering ideas and connecting innovators at GW

Halcyon

DC accelerator for impact-driven founders in climate, health and equity tech

Harford County Department of Economic Development

Accelerating business growth in Harford County

Haven Coworking

Locally owned coworking, private offices and virtual mailboxes

Howard County Economic Development Authority

Financing, guidance and the Maryland Innovation Center in Howard County

Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship

National hub for HBCU entrepreneurship

HubBaltimore

Flexible workstations and offices in downtown Baltimore

Huntress

Managed cybersecurity platform backed by a 24/7 SOC

In-Q-Tel (IQT)

Not-for-profit strategic investor for national security technology

Industrious

Premium coworking and private offices across seven DC neighborhoods.

Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA)

Nonpartisan forum for the intelligence and national security community

InventWood

The strength of steel. The soul of wood.

IonQ

Trapped ion quantum computing company

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

Helping Johns Hopkins inventors and entrepreneurs

JuneBrain

OCT devices and AI for monitoring neurological and retinal disease

Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)

Nonprofit providing small business lending and coaching across the DMV

Launch Workplaces

All-inclusive coworking near Nationals Park and the Watergate.

Loudoun Chamber of Commerce

Build your brand. Grow your business. Lead your community.

Loudoun County Department of Economic Development

Free advising and launch support for Loudoun County entrepreneurs

Loudoun Small Business Development Center

Free coaching, workshops and 1 Million Cups for Loudoun County entrepreneurs

MACH37

Cybersecurity startup accelerator with a 90-day program

Mapbox

Maps, navigation, search and location data for developers

Maryland APEX Accelerator

Free help for Maryland businesses pursuing government contracts

Maryland Capital Enterprises

Microloans, consulting and training for Maryland entrepreneurs

Maryland Department of Agriculture

Supporting Maryland farmers, producers and agricultural businesses

Maryland Department of Commerce

Maryland's lead agency for business growth, incentives and capital

Maryland Department of Labor

Employer unemployment insurance, FAMLI registration and workforce support

Maryland Energy Administration

Clean, affordable, reliable energy for Maryland

Maryland Office of State Procurement

Maryland's central procurement office and home of eMMA

Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Free one-on-one consulting for Maryland founders, from idea to expansion

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)

Where Maryland LLCs and corporations get formed and stay in good standing

Maryland Tech Council

Maryland's member network for technology and life science companies

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech)

UMD engineering's center for entrepreneurship and venture creation

Mason Enterprise

George Mason University's hub for Virginia entrepreneurs

Mason Small Business Development Center

No-cost business advising and training for Northern Virginia small businesses

Mindhub Coworking

Coworking from the team behind Baltimore tech agency Mindgrub

Mindspace K Street

Private offices and coworking in Washington DC.

Mogul

Fractional ownership of single-family rental homes

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Accelerate your success

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC)

Helping companies launch, grow and stay in Montgomery County

Morning Consult

Consumer intelligence built on daily global surveys

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Professional community for contract management and GovCon professionals

Nava PBC

Making government services simple and effective

NextGen Venture Partners

Pre-seed to growth B2B investor powered by a venture partner network

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Northern Virginia's largest chamber of commerce and regional business voice

Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)

The member network for Northern Virginia's tech community

Nova Labs

Community makerspace for building and prototyping

Novella Center for Entrepreneurship

Accelerator training founders to balance profit and purpose

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)

DC office leading economic development, real estate and business incentives

Open Works

Nonprofit makerspace with seven shops, microstudios and classes

Optoro

Returns management software for retailers and brands

Paladin Capital Group

Multi-stage investor in AI, cyber and deep tech

Potomac Officers Club

Membership organization connecting government contracting executives

Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation

Helping businesses start, stay and grow in Prince George's County

Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Division

Prince George's County certification for local and minority firms

Prince William County Department of Economic Development

Calibrate resources for every stage of a Prince William business

Professional Services Council

Trade association for government services and technology contractors

Punchbowl News

The authority on power in Washington

Quartermaster

Maritime intelligence from a distributed sensor network at sea

Quorum

AI-driven public affairs software for government affairs teams

Razor's Edge Ventures

Investing at the intersection of national security and commercial enterprise

Rebellion Defense

Sensing and defense systems for critical assets

Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP)

Accelerator for tech, health and life science startups in Roanoke

Revolution

We invest in what's next

Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC)

Tech community network for the Roanoke Blacksburg region

Rural Maryland Council

Funding and resources for rural Maryland communities

SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District Office

Federal loans, counseling and contracting help across the DC metro

SEED SPOT

We are on a mission to educate, accelerate, and invest in diverse entrepreneurs who are creating solutions to social problems.

Seraxis

Stem cell-derived islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

SereNeuro Therapeutics

Non-opioid therapies for chronic pain

Shift5

Operational intelligence for America's defense and transportation systems

Sonavex

Automated 3D ultrasound for dialysis access care teams

Spaces Baltimore

Coworking, offices and meeting rooms across Baltimore

Spark Baltimore

Downtown coworking with founder programming at Power Plant Live

StarTUp at the Armory

Towson University free coworking and entrepreneurship hub

Startup Grind Washington DC

Founder dinners and fireside chats for DC's startup community

Statecraft

Governed AI workers for federal agency workflows

STATION DC

Where Futuremakers Meet Policymakers

Sunbound

AI-powered revenue operating system for senior living

TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)

Funding and connections for early-stage Maryland tech and life science startups

The Abell Foundation

Baltimore foundation funding grants and local ventures

The Chamber ALX

Supporting Businesses and Cultivating Community

The Coalition (formerly CNHED)

DC community economic development coalition behind DCSmallBizHelp.com

The Yard: Eastern Market

Coworking, dedicated desks and private offices on Capitol Hill.

UDC Law Community Development Law Clinic

Law students give transactional help to DC small entrepreneurs and nonprofits

University Startups

Education and career pathways for students with disabilities

Upside

Cash back on gas, groceries and dining

UpSurge Baltimore

Making Baltimore the country's first Equitech city

UVA Licensing & Ventures Group

Bringing University of Virginia innovations to market

Venture X Washington DC: Adams Morgan

Coworking and private offices in Adams Morgan.

Virginia Career Works Northern Region

Workforce and hiring services for Northern Virginia employers

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

State agriculture agency running food access and farm business grants

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

State agency funding community development, housing, broadband and local business districts

Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)

SWaM certification, financing and contracting access for small firms

Virginia Department of Taxation (Virginia Tax)

Virginia's state tax agency for business registration, filing and payments

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)

Virginia's official partner for growing or relocating a business

Virginia Employment Commission

Unemployment insurance tax and employer services for Virginia businesses

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Connecting Hispanic businesses with Virginia's wider business community

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)

Seed funding and commercialization support for Virginia innovators

Virginia Small Business Development Center (Virginia SBDC)

Free one-on-one advising for Virginia founders from day one

Virginia State Corporation Commission, Office of the Clerk

The official place to form and register a Virginia LLC

Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

Research park where education and business meet

Virginia Tourism Corporation

Virginia's tourism agency, offering marketing grants to tourism businesses

Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF)

DC CDFI offering small business loans, training and coaching since 1987

Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP)

Public-private partnership helping businesses launch, grow and locate in DC

Connect. Inform. Celebrate. Executive network for the GovCon community.

WeWork Washington DC

Day passes, coworking and private offices across downtown DC and Navy Yard.

Women in Technology (WIT)

Empowering women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom

Women's Business Center at Maryland Capital Enterprises

Training and counseling for women entrepreneurs in Maryland

Xometry

On-demand manufacturing marketplace for custom parts