Baltimore Tech Scene Pushes Forward Despite EDA Tech Hub Snub

Baltimore, MD – July While a slight sting remains from Baltimore’s absence on the latest list of EDA Tech Hubs funding recipients, the city’s movers and shakers are choosing to focus on the bright side: the awesome teamwork and solid plans that came out of the whole bid process.

“We won by competing,”

stated Ken Malone, head honcho at Early Charm Ventures, pretty much summing up the feeling among those involved in the joint bids led by Baltimore and Philadelphia. Yeah, snagging that federal funding was the dream, but the journey itself sparked some serious connections and killer game plans for growth down the road. You know what they say, “The real treasure was the friends we made along the way” – or something like that.

Forging Ahead: Plans in Motion

This whole Tech Hubs bid thing? Total shot of adrenaline for Baltimore’s tech scene. The energy’s gonna keep fueling all sorts of cool projects. Katie Malone’s got the inside scoop in her upcoming piece in [Publication Name] – she dives deep with regional tech bigwigs and their visions for the future. Trust us, you won’t wanna miss it.

Celebrating Local Successes

Listen up, world, Baltimore’s tech scene is killin’ it – EDA decision or no EDA decision. Last month was like a highlight reel, check it:

• UMBC Welcomes New Entrepreneurs: The bwtech@UMBC research park rolled out the red carpet for five fresh faces in its super-exclusive Entrepreneur in Residence program. We even spotted some familiar faces in the mix, like Startup Grind Maryland’s own Chris Haug!
• Regional Growth and Recognition: Big ups to the Pava Center for those sweet promotions, and congrats to Mindgrub for welcoming two new directors to the squad! And let’s hear it for EY for recognizing our local startup rockstars in their fancy-pants Entrepreneur of the Year list. Baltimore represent!
• Stay Informed with Baltimore Power Moves: Want the latest dirt on who’s who and what’s what in Baltimore tech? Hit up [Your Name]’s Baltimore Power Moves column – your one-stop shop for all things hiring, firing, and making things happen in our fair city.

News Incubator: Headlines You Need to Know

Hold onto your hats, folks, ’cause the Baltimore tech scene never sleeps! Here’s the latest buzz making its way through our digital grapevine:

• Image Engineering Lights Up the Sky: You know Image Engineering, right? Those wizards of light and drones over in Anne Arundel County? Yeah, the ones who make our jaws drop with their epic aerial shows at Artscape and New Year’s Eve? Well, they’re back at it, folks, lighting up the sky for the Fourth of July with their drone-tastic magic! Technical.ly and BOPA have the inside scoop.
• Morgan State Innovation Hub Faces Delays: Not gonna lie, this one’s a bit of a bummer. Willie May, VP over at Morgan State, spilled the tea that those awesome plans for an innovation hub – you know, the one with Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, Baltimore? – yeah, that one hit a snag thanks to that whole EDA funding thing. The Biz Journal breaks it down for ya.
• Beat the Heat: Okay, folks, listen up! Code Red Extreme Heat alert is in effect from Thursday through Sunday. That means it’s gonna be hotter than a jalapeno eating contest out there! Stay hydrated, find some AC, and take care of yourselves, y’hear? The Baltimore Banner has all the deets on staying safe in this sweltering heat.
• Conduent Secures State Contract: Big news in the govtech world! Conduent State and Local Solutions Inc., those tech gurus from Jersey, just snagged themselves a pretty sweet state contract – almost 20 million big ones! – to give Maryland’s EBT system a much-needed makeover and beef up their fraud squad. The Baltimore Sun has the lowdown on this major deal.
• Cannabis Sales Soar: Ever since Maryland jumped on the legal weed bandwagon back in July , business has been boomin’, and we ain’t talking about fireworks! Word on the street is, folks have spent a cool billion dollars on recreational and medicinal cannabis combined. That’s a whole lotta green! Baltimore Fishbowl dives into the details of this smokin’ hot industry.

Undeterred: Baltimore’s Tech Scene Charts its Own Course

Look, no one’s gonna deny that missing out on the EDA Tech Hubs funding stings a little. But here’s the thing about Baltimore: We’re scrappy, we’re resourceful, and we don’t back down from a challenge. This city’s got grit, and that’s what makes it so special.

The Tech Hubs bid? It was more than just a shot at some cash. It was a rallying cry, a chance for Baltimore’s brightest minds to come together, share their visions, and build something incredible. And you know what? That spark? That fire in our belly? That’s not going anywhere.

We’re talking about a city that’s home to world-class universities, cutting-edge research institutions, and a thriving community of entrepreneurs, investors, and dreamers. We’ve got the talent, the drive, and the unwavering belief in ourselves to make Baltimore a tech powerhouse, with or without the EDA’s blessing.

The Future is Bright: Investing in Baltimore’s Tech Ecosystem

So what’s next for Baltimore’s tech scene? Well, for starters, we’re not slowing down. We’re doubling down on our strengths, investing in our communities, and creating opportunities for everyone to succeed.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s on the horizon:

• Strengthening Support Networks: We’re talking more incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces popping up all over town. Places where startups can connect, collaborate, and, let’s be real, borrow each other’s staplers.
• Bridging the Skills Gap: We’re talking about coding bootcamps, workforce development programs, and partnerships between schools and businesses to make sure everyone has the skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
• Showcasing Baltimore’s Tech Prowess: We’re talking about more tech conferences, pitch competitions, and networking events – because hey, the world deserves to know how awesome we are!

The bottom line is this: Baltimore’s tech scene is resilient, it’s innovative, and it’s only getting stronger. So buckle up, world, because we’re just getting started.

Mark Your Calendars

Ready to dive headfirst into the Baltimore tech scene? Of course you are! Here are a few upcoming events to add to your calendar:

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