Physical product development requires large investments. Understanding the process, possible pitfalls and defining the requirements early in the process will help improve chances for success. A Maryland product development expert will share his experience and detail the steps taken to make an idea into a manufacturable product. Bring your idea, problems and be ready for an interactive discussion. About our presenter, Cyrus Etemad-Moghadam is curious about everything – every new object, technology, device and tool requires breaking down: How does…

A business model is a clear description of how your business can make a profit in sustainable, repeatable way. These business model canvas can help you answer three basic questions. Do customers want what I'm selling? Can I deliver these products or services? What are my products and services worth? These business model canvas is a tool to help you answer these clearly and succinctly.

Registration is open for the 2023 Technology Showcase. The annual Technology Showcase will highlight how to work with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Frederick National Laboratory (FNL). It will feature technologies being developed at the NCI and FNL to encourage start-up company formation, technology licensing and collaborations.

Registration is open for the 2023 Technology Showcase, the annual event highlighting how potential industry partners can work with the NCI and Frederick National Laboratory (FNL). You can choose to attend either in-person at the Frederick National Laboratory or online. Event Overview: -Free hybrid event. -Features NCI and FNL inventors highlighting technologies for commercialization and/or collaboration. -Showcases NCI and FNL programmatic leaders sharing opportunities to collaborate. -Explains partnering with the NCI and the FNL including the company perspective. Includes panel…

Refresh your brand with a digital marketing tool kit in this 4 week workshop to help improve customer acquisition and sales. Business Owners, Digital Marketers and Creatives are welcome to join us for a live event workshop to help you build assets to transform your business. Leave with the tools you need to grow your business in the digital age. Start from scratch or improve existing brands with hands on experience. Learn from professionals as they help your business with:…

Is your business prepared for an emergency? From natural disasters to cybersecurity incidents, all kinds of events can affect your business’s ability to operate. If this happens, do you have a plan to recover? Join us for this Business Disaster Preparedness Workshop where the Howard County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will discuss preparedness resources, tips, and techniques for business owners and then walk through emergency plan templates. Attendees will have the opportunity…

While Cyber Security and related technologies emerged as innovations that could help mitigate risks associated with sensitive information and business processes, the current reality is that Cyber has become its own industry while also becoming an essential element of EVERY industry sector. Join us as we take a look inside the AI Labs @ IntelliGenesis and then showcase a Fireside Chat with Founder/CEO, Angie Lienert and a Panel Discussion of how any organization (commercial/govt/public sector) can implement an Innovation Roadmap…

Learn how to pitch investors from an expert who has managed 14 acquisitions, 9 successful exits, a company IPO, and raised $800M in funding.