Alan joins MTES advisory board
I was recently asked to join the advisory board of the Maryland Technology Extension Service (MTES), which operates through the University of Maryland’s James Clark School of Engineering.
MTES is part of the group of MTECH (Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute) Partnerships which were set up to leverage university innovation for the benefit of Maryland companies. There is an array of programs which include the Hineman CEO’s undergraduate program, MIPS- a research assistance program for company competiveness, TAP- an incubator for technology based start-ups and Venture Accelerator- a mentorship program for students and faculty. There is also a program called BIOTECH for Bio scale up, technical assistance and training as well as undergraduate research programs and sponsorships of productivity and quality awards.
A number of their programs are open to the general public including a great lecture series of which the upcoming special lecture is of interest.
March 4, 6-7 p.m.: Special Guest Lecturer and Inventor Michael Levine: My 50-Year Journey: From the Atlas Missile to the Invention of the Tivo Mike Levine holds more than 78 patents, among them: programmable thermostat, Tivo, LEV water distillation, PC, and microprocessor. His most recent patent applications include: a non-stop train, automatic thermostat that senses one’s needs, and a new electric car. Mr. Levine is also the founder of several businesses, including Ann ArborTerminals, Sycor, Ann Arbor Leasing, and Quad Six. He is also a five-time North American Bridge Champion.
Location: 1107 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building.
For would-be entrepreneurs, there is an upcoming open house on March 10, 10 a.m.-noon: Free, Open Entrepreneur Office Hours for University of Maryland Students, Faculty and Staff, and Regional Entrepreneurs with Tech-Based Startups or Ideas Mtech is hosting free office hours to help aspiring and current entrepreneurs with tech-based startups or ideas get advice on how to:
* build and finance a startup company
* develop and protect intellectual property
* navigate the technology transfer process
* refine your business strategy for rapid growth
* tap into other entrepreneurial resources
Representatives from the following organizations and groups are typically on hand to speak with you one-on-one regarding any questions you might have about starting a company:
* Mtech VentureAccelerator Program
* Mtech Technology Advancement Program
* Office of Technology Commercialization
* Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
* Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center
* Experienced Entrepreneurs
* Representatives from the following investment and grant organizations are also often on campus to participate in Entrepreneur Office Hours or other Mtech events for new ventures: RedShift Ventures , New Markets Growth Fund, Amplifier Venture Partners, LP, Novak Biddle Venture Partners, HIG Ventures, LLC, Grotech, Maryland Venture Fund, and TEDCO
Location: Room 1103, Technology Advancement Program building. www.mtech.umd.edu