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An online publication highlighting incubators around the region dedicated to supporting and encouraging business growth among entrepreneurial, young, international and new technology companies. Download the Incubator Directory 
GWI will continue to update and add to this directory, and listings are complimentary. Companies interested in adding their listing should call 202-857-5999.
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Advanse International
8300 Greensboro Dr. ,
Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 703-243-5991
Fax: 703-243-9139
Contact: Linda Ferri,
President and CEO
Advanse International provides a range of incubation services to North American and international clients - from business image services (having a Washington address), to ViP (virtual presence -Advanse acts as the client's Washington office and staff), as well as "a la carte" strategy, financing, marketing, recruiting and administration services for companies that would like to have a cost-effective presence in the Washington area. In addition to our multilingual staff, we coordinate our network of partners to provide one-stop shopping for extended services such as legal, accounting, warehousing/logistics and industry specific issues. Advanse International was created in 1985 by EDF (Electricite de France) with a double purpose: to facilitate the international development of technology-based companies and to foster economic development through internationalization, attraction and creation of companies. In 1999, current management purchased Advanse from EDF. Advanse now operates as an independent, women-owned consulting firm dedicated to helping companies, territories and institutions develop internationally.
Affinity Lab LLC
2451 18th Street, NW,
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-518-6181
Fax: 202-518-5507
Contact: Charles Planck,
Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Lab simplifies the process of starting and growing entrepreneurial ventures. We provide our member organizations with tiered levels of business space, tools and managed services in an environment that engenders the sharing of knowledge, resources and opportunities. While the convenience and considerable cost savings are valuable, it is the culture, idea sharing and collaboration that makes Affinity Lab such a compelling place start or grow an organization. Business plan coaching, professional and business development events, as well as regular idea and opportunity sharing meetings round out the Lab’s service offerings and value. ‘Mandatory happy hours’, seasonal ‘mental health’ outings and annual parties balance out the demanding entrepreneurial reality adventures our members have chosen to pursue.
Some of the services and resources offered include:
Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC)
175 Admiral Cochrane Drive,
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 410-224-2030
Fax: 410-224-4201
Contact: Roger London,
Director of Technology Scouting
The Chesapeake Innovation Center, America’s first homeland and national security accelerator connects major users of technology with small, innovative companies at the forefront of technology. TechBridge, our unique, innovative program brings win-win outcomes to both sides of the technology supply and demand cycle. Our Partners, strategic to America’s national security, include The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, ARINC, the National Security Agency, Next Century Corporation, Athlone Global Security and the list is growing. These organizations seek innovation. We provide it by sourcing and screening early stage technology companies. Think of it as the “eHarmony” of the tech world... a streamlined process matching technology customers with well-suited technology innovators. TechBridge offers qualified customers for innovative tech companies which can dramatically shorter sales cycles, find strategic or financial partners, increase ones visibility in the marketplace and even get feedback from the marketplace itself
CIC also offers sophisticated and complete security and government programming by providing a platform US to launch into the US market. Programming includes the traditional business assistance with specialized Homeland Security/Government coaching assistance in working with federal government particularly the security sector in issues such as: FOCI, SBIRs, DARPA, HSAARPA, Security Clearances, government accounting, appropriations, GSA schedule, GWACs, SBA, SDV’s, and other set-asides.
Fairfax Innovation Center
4031 University Drive,
Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030-3409
Phone: 703-277-7700
Fax: 703-277-7730
Contact: Keith Segerson,
Managing Director
The Mason Enterprise Center aims to incorporate the ideas of innovation and entrepreneurship into the economy and society of the region. To accomplish these objectives, the Center focuses the energy, skills and intellectual capital of George Mason University on enterprise creation, expansion, restructuring and education. The Mason Enterprise Center provides broad business development services, under such programs as our 29 Virginia Small Business Development Centers, Mentor-Protege Program and PTAP (Procurement and Technical Assistance Program) which are available to participating incubator companies. The Center has an excellent track record for growth of companies and completed substantial expansions in both 2002 and again in 2004.
Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.
401 Rosemont Avenue
3rd Floor, Rosenstock Hall
Frederick, MD, 21701
Phone: 301-694-2999
Fax: 301-694-3939
Michael Dailey,
Program Director
The Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI) is Frederick County's first business incubator. The facility is located on the third floor of Rosenstock Hall on the campus of the beautiful and stately Hood College. FITCI offers local entrepreneurs facilities, services, and an environment in which they can prosper.
INC.spire Incubator Program
1763 Fountain Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-707-9045
Fax: 703-707-9049
Contact: Nick Timreck,
Program Director
The Incubator Program of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce assists entrepreneurs in forming and developing high-growth businesses in various sectors of the regional economy including technology, government services and supporting industries. The program provides physical space, business services and technical support to help emerging business grow. Job creation and increased regional prosperity are the program’s primary goals.
The Incubator Program of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce assists entrepreneurs in forming and developing high-growth businesses in various sectors of the regional economy including technology, government services and supporting industries. The program provides physical space, business services and technical support to help emerging business grow. Job creation and increased regional prosperity are the program’s primary goals.
Incubator AMERICA!
2111 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-228-0858
Fax: 703-228-0804
Contact: Sindy Yeh,
Arlington Economic Development
Incubator AMERICA! is expressly designed for international companies entering the U.S. market.
Companies have access to the following facilities and services, which are included in an affordable package that does not require a long-term lease:
Mason Enterprise Center
4031 University Drive,
Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030-3409
Phone: 703-277-7700
Fax: 703-277-7730
Contact: Keith Segerson,
Managing Director
The Mason Enterprise Center aims to incorporate the ideas of innovation and entrepreneurship into the economy and society of the region. To accomplish these objectives, the Center focuses the energy, skills and intellectual capital of George Mason University on enterprise creation, expansion, restructuring and education. The Mason Enterprise Center provides broad business development services, under such programs as our 29 Virginia Small Business Development Centers, Mentor-Protege Program and PTAP (Procurement and Technical Assistance Program) which are available to participating incubator companies. The Center has an excellent track record for growth of companies and completed substantial expansions in both 2002 and again in 2004.
Montgomery County Business Innovation Network
Managed by the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development, the Business Innovation Network offers the infrastructure and resources needed to facilitate the growth and success of young biotech, advanced technology and business service companies. The Montgomery County Business innovation network spans 5 facilities spread throughout the county, each with access to resources such as the University of Maryland Legal Resource Center, Accounting and financial consulting,affiliations with Maryland Tech Council and the World Trade Center Institute, as well as business support provided by on-site Business Development Specialists. With over 125,000 square feet spread across four facilities in Rockville, Shady Grove, Silver Spring and Wheaton as well as another 30,000 square feet planned for Germantown, the Montgomery County Business Innovation Network is certainly one of the regions most extensive business networks and home to some of the areas most exciting small businesses.
Maryland Technology Development Center
9700 Great Seneca Highway
Rockville, MD 20850
Contact: Ruth Semple
Phone 240-453-8488
Built as the first of Montgomery County’s Business Innovation Center’s, Maryland Technology Development Center (MTDC) was created as a joint partnership between Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. The facility has 24 modular wet labs, fully fitted with work/lab benches, sinks and fume hoods as well as 60 offices that vary in size from 120 sq. feet to as large as 600 sq. feet. MTDC is a shining example of Montgomery County’s success, boasting graduate such as Aeras Global Foundation, Nextone, and Avalon Pharmaceuticals.
Silver Spring Innovation Center (SSIC)
8070 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Conact: John Korpela
Phone: 240-453-6348
Located in the heart of the revitalized Silver Spring Central Business District, the Silver Spring Innovation Center is conveniently located within walking distance of the Silver Spring Metro Station. With over 20,000 square feet of office space, SSIC is home to some of the regions most cutting edge communications and IT development companies.
Wheaton Business Innovation Center
11002 Veirs Mill Road, 7th Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
Contact: Lori Gillen,
Phone: 301-942-4495
Opened just over a year ago, the Wheaton Business Innovation Center is located right across the street from the Wheaton Metro Station and conveniently situated in one of the county’s enterprise zones. This facility is geared towards locally based business service companies, government contractors, and professional trade business looking to grow.
Rockville Innovation Center
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Contact: John Korpela
Phone: 240-453-6348
The newest addition to Montgomery County’s Business Innovation Network, RIC opened June 2007 and features over 50 offices ranging in size from 160 sq. feet to 550 sq. feet. RIC is located in the heart of the new Rockville Town Center and is the ideal location for international technology companies looking for a presence in the US market.
Germantown Innovation Center
20271 Goldenrod Lane
Germantown, MD 20876
Contact: John Korpela,
Phone: 240-453-6348
The Germantown Innovation Center is a joint partnership with Montgomery College, and when finished will feature a mix of lab and office space. This new facility is set to be delivered in the fall of 2007.
Prince George’s County Technology
Assistance Centre (TAC) Incubator
1100 Mercantile Lane,
Suite 115A
Largo, MD 20774
Phone: 301-583-4650
Fax: 301-772-8540
Contact: Wanda Plumer
Director Business Development Retention and Expansion
The Prince George’s County Technology Assistance Center (TAC) Incubator provides shared services, managerial and technical assistance and flexible office space for small technology firms, with an emphasis on government contractors in IT sectors. The Prince George’s Small Business Initiative, which is located in the same office suite, provides business counseling assistance. Also co-located with the TAC, are the offices of the Princes George’s Financial Services Corporation and a regional branch of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. EDC staff helps to connect incubator companies to a variety of financing and venture capital providers, technology commercialization partners and networking opportunities as well as providing technical assistance and training for women and minority-owned businesses who wish to learn how to successfully win Federal SBIR and STTR grants.
Technology Advancement Program (TAP)
Technology Advancement Program
387 Technology Drive, Suite 1105
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-3371
Phone: 301-314-7805
Fax: 301-226-5378
Contact Sarah Djamshidi,
Director
TAP is a leading incubator and accelerator which assists early-stage technology companies achieve their goals. TAP expedites the maturation of young firms by providing a unique bundle of services and resources ranging from intense mentoring and funding introductions to extensive technical resources and low-cost physical infrastructure. Since 1986, TAP has successfully incubated nearly 58 diverse emerging companies which now include biotech industry leaders and numerous thriving niche enterprises. Graduates have raised almost $750 million in venture investments, grants, public stock offerings, and proceeds from the sale of companies. TAP favorably considers new companies developing and offering products and services based on advances in engineering, computer science, information technologies and bioscience. TAP is program of University of Maryland and was the first incubator in the State of Maryland.
The Association for Entrepreneurial Science Inc. (AES)
12111 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-3300 ext. 123
Fax: 301-881-7640
Contact James, L. Leef, PhD,
Director
AES is a facility for start up biotechnology businesses and has been in operation since 1985. Over 25 companies have started their operations at AES. It is privately held and is located in a 40,000 square foot building in Rockville Maryland. The building is a modern, state of the art, biological laboratory offering wet lab space from small (200 sq.ft) to large (3,000 sq ft). Member companies share all the common areas of the facility such as: lunch room, conference rooms, AAALAC approved animal facilities, warehouse space, low temperature repository space, autoclaves, environmental rooms and clean rooms where material can be manufactured and packaged under GLP conditions. Member companies are also given memberships to all the standing committees such as occupational health and safety, general laboratory safety, radioactive isotope and the like, which must be in place for any biotechnology company to function. In addition, members are given professional advise, ranging from preparation of business plans, implementation of employee benefits to real estate planning for when they relocate when leaving AES. There is no prescribed tenure and businesses graduate when they are ready to leave. Furthermore, there have been no business failures to date.
The Center for Business and Technology Development/NeoTech Incubator
9250 Bendix Road North
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 410-313-6550
Fax: 410-313-7515
Contact: Carol Morrison,
Incubator Director
The Center for Business and Technology Development, part of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, is home to NeoTech and a Business Resource Center. The Center was created to assist start-up firms in the areas of computer hardware and software development, telecommunications hardware development, and Internet and Web development. The NeoTech offers hands-on management assistance while providing shared services such as conference rooms, Internet/cable access, a Small Business Library, and a variety of business development resources. The main goal of the NeoTech is to graduate businesses that are financially viable and self-sufficient.
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