What it is

bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park is the research park of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Its mission is to help technology and bio-life science companies start, grow and sustain themselves in the greater Baltimore region, from concept stage through scaling revenue. It focuses on AI, cybersecurity, health tech, med tech, environmental technologies and bio-life sciences. The park reports 112 client companies and 975 on-site employees.

Programs for founders

  • Maryland NEW VENTURE: a 12 week virtual program with weekly sessions that helps tech entrepreneurs test whether an idea is commercially viable and build a pitch.
  • STARTUP Accelerator: a 12 week virtual program run with Startup Grind Maryland and FounderTrac that gives startups skills, connections and strategic guidance.
  • SCALEUP Maryland: a 12 week virtual program, developed with Impact Principals, that helps growing companies build an actionable strategic plan.
  • Maryland Global Gateway: a soft landing program with the Maryland Department of Commerce for international companies entering the US market through Maryland.
  • Entrepreneurs in Residence: one-on-one mentorship for bwtech clients in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, health tech, finance, operations and marketing.

Details are on the programs page.

Membership and pricing

bwtech offers two membership types for entrepreneurs in Maryland. Client membership includes dedicated office or lab space, a business mailing address, discounted meeting rooms and signage. The lease fee depends on square footage and availability, with 120 days notice to cancel. Affiliate membership costs $335 per month on a one year term and includes a mailing address, co-working access and five free meeting room hours per month, with 60 days notice to cancel. Both include preferred access to bwtech programs and events, a mentor from the Entrepreneurs in Residence team and a free Maryland Tech Council membership. To join, you submit an application, register with Maryland SDAT, get a Federal Tax ID and a certificate of insurance, and pay an annual key card fee. See Membership Opportunities.

Locations

bwtech North is at 5520 Research Park Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21228, phone (443) 543-5047. bwtech South is at 1450 South Rolling Road, Halethorpe, MD 21227, phone (410) 455-5900. Both campuses offer meeting space rentals. To schedule a tour, reach out through the contact page.

Why it matters in the DMV ecosystem

bwtech pairs physical office and lab space with structured programs for each stage, from idea validation to scaling. The virtual programs are open to entrepreneurs across Maryland, so a founder can start remotely and move into space later. It is also a member of the Baltimore region's Entrepreneur Support Network.