In our 8th year of hosting this annual business competition for manufacturing startups, we’re excited to offer aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to turn their dreams into reality.

What’s at stake? Impressive cash prizes await the top performers: $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second, and $1,000 for third.

Even if you don’t clinch these top spots, there’s something for everyone – seven runners-up will receive a $250 stipend to support their entrepreneurial journey.

But that’s not all. We’re committed to empowering every participant. All participants receive six months of free membership at Open Works, access to five enlightening business webinars, and the opportunity to attend two valuable safety classes.

Participants

Abrainium

Divaneering Lab, Inc

Our Sponsors:

Big thank you to our partners in the Baltimore entrepreneurial community for helping us find great companies: Maryland Dept. of Commerce, The Abell Foundation, M&T Bank, and PNC Bank. 

Our Partners:

We owe our success and continued growth to the support of our generous sponsors, who share our vision of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Made in Baltimore, Impact Hub, The University of Maryland Grid, UpSurge Baltimore, BaltiPreneurs, Moms as Entrepreneurs, Loyola Center for Entrepreneurship, JHU Fast Forward, University of Baltimore E-Fellows, Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women Business Development, and Towson University’s the Armory.