Entrepreneur-In-Residence Grant Program Services

The Maryland Technology Development Corporation, located in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a vendor to provide entrepreneur-in-residence grant program services. The agency is trying to retain and host an experienced entrepreneur through the Urban Business Innovation Initiative Entrepreneur-in-Residence Grant Program. This initiative aims to embed experienced entrepreneurs within city and county-based organizations to support early-stage startups through mentorship, outreach, and data collection. Through these services, the agency intends to strengthen regional innovation and equity-focused entrepreneurship. The scope of work covers embedding experienced entrepreneurs in local organizations to mentor early-stage startups, conduct outreach, and collect program data. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The selected vendor will perform all work offsite. The agency is looking for budget proposals from bidders rather than specifying a set budget limit. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 5, 2026. The agency accepts digital response submissions via email or online portal.