UpSurge Baltimore

THANK YOU to everyone who participated, collaborated, and supported UpSurge and the Baltimore community in 2024! This year was truly impactful, featuring nearly 50 UpRise Connect: Equitech Tuesdays and multiple UpRise Learn and UpRise Build sessions packed with valuable insights from founders and industry leaders. 🎉 We welcomed many new faces, strengthened connections with familiar ones, and forged exciting new collaborations—all driving our mission to make Baltimore a thriving, interconnected Equitech city. 🤗 As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to join forces with GBC and continue building momentum for startup success, community growth, and the unique charm that defines Baltimore. Let’s keep this incredible energy going! 🚀

Mark your Calendars! 📅 Here’s the next upcoming #EquitechTuesday events in January! We’re kicking off the new year with community, innovation and awareness! CVL Cohort 12 Demo Day: Jan 7, 6-8:30pm Baltimore Unity Hall, Inc., held by Conscious Venture Lab! Don’t miss the demo day where founders showcase their ideas and ventures that shape the Baltimore ecosystem! 🚀✨ Together 2025: Jan 14, 6-8pm At Guilford Hall Brewery 🍻, let's gather together after the new year to celebrate how far we’ve come as an ecosystem! Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new faces, let's get ready together for 2025! 🎆 Regional Innovation: Jan 21, 6-8pm An exciting opportunity to network with Columbia’s rising startups at the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) in Howard County! 🌟🤝 National Privacy Security Day: Jan 28, 6-8pm We bring together Baltimore’s cyber security professionals to highlight the importance of data privacy and taking control of your data —  location TBD! 🔒💻 #UpRise #UpRiseConnect #EquitechTuesday

Be part of Conscious Venture Lab Demo Day on Jan 7th, 6-8:30 PM at Baltimore Unity Hall, Inc. ! Experience a showcase of talented founders with bold ideas that are making a real impact on society. 💡 From tech to social change, these entrepreneurs are building a brighter future for all. 🌍 Investors, discover the next wave of visionary leaders and support their game-changing ideas. By supporting these innovative ventures, you’re helping to shape the future of tech, sustainability, and social change. 🙌💼 #UpRise #UpRiseConnect #ConsciousVentureLab #EquitechTuesday

Get ready for the first ever Maryland Student Venture Showcase! 🌟 Discover and celebrate the innovative ideas from nine student entrepreneurs in the Baltimore MSA. Come support local talent, witness the future of business, and experience the support of the Baltimore community. 🗓 Date: February 18, 5-9pm 📍 Location: 4MLK Register here🎟️ https://lnkd.in/ewHTdhZM. Learn more about the showcase👉https://lnkd.in/eYHNzw-N Stevenson University, The Johns Hopkins University, Anne Arundel Community College, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Towson University, University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Loyola University Maryland's Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Community College of Baltimore County, Goucher College, University of Baltimore, Howard Community College, Morgan State University #MDStudentVentures #MDSVS #bmoretech #baltimoretech

CEO Kory Bailey reflects on UpSurge Baltimore's transformative year, as he marks his first year in the role. Read about the insights Kory shares on the organization's growth and successes over the past year. He also announces an exciting new collaboration between UpSurge Baltimore and the Greater Baltimore Committee, set to drive innovation and success across the Greater Baltimore Region! Check out the full article to learn more about the future of Baltimore’s innovation ecosystem and what’s next for UpSurge! 🌟 #ThisIsEquitech

We are excited to announce that UpSurge Baltimore and Greater Baltimore Committee are teaming up to strengthen the ecosystem’s innovation hub, foster collaboration, and drive economic growth! This integration will allow us to create more opportunities for startups, investors, institutions, corporations, and innovation community supporters to engage and collaborate. “This partnership allows us to scale our mission, bringing startups and corporations together as one innovation community and effectively engaging them in the activities and programs that contribute to building a thriving tech ecosystem. By joining forces with GBC, we’re unlocking more resources and gaining  access to more networks to help our startups succeed and amplifying the collective impact of the region’s innovators, founders, and investors, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of American innovation for years to come.” - Kory Bailey, CEO of UpSurge Baltimore. “By combining our efforts, we’re building on the momentum that has been steadily growing over the past two years. Our commitment to regional collaboration is stronger than ever, and this move will allow us to significantly scale the work of our respective organizations: driving greater opportunities for innovation, investment, and growth across the region and all sectors. This partnership enables us to unite the region’s startup and entrepreneurial culture with the region’s corporate, manufacturing, government, and investor communities in ways that will fuel lasting success.” - Mark Anthony Thomas, President & CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee. Together, we are striving to accelerate the growth of the region’s innovation and build pathways for businesses of all sizes to thrive. If you want to learn more about what this partnership will look like for Baltimore’s ecosystem, keep an eye out for articles that will be linked in the comments below. Contact us on our website if you have any questions.

Get ready for a festive evening! Celebrate with us for #EquitechTuesday with Spark Coworking - Baltimore on December 17th from 6-8:30pm at Miracle on 34 Market Place inside the Leinenkugel's Beer Garden at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore!  Celebrate your 2024 success with fellow growing companies and individuals in the Baltimore startup & entrepreneurial ecosystem! Bring your friends, family, and coworkers for a fun-filled holiday celebration!  Grab your $20 ticket 👉https://lnkd.in/dAr-VcWc All proceeds will benefit the Baltimore Hunger Project! Wear your most festive fit...winner wins tickets to Power Plant Live!'s NYE event. Come celebrate the season with us!  📍4 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202 #UpRise #UpRiseConnect

Join us for #EquitechTuesday on Dec 10th from 6-8pm at the new 4MLK Building for an evening of community, networking, and exploration, featuring 18 Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs). Tour the innovative 4MLK space, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and discover resources to help you succeed! 🏢 Enjoy delicious food and drinks, provided by Highland Graze Company, while you engage with like-minded individuals and discover new ways to take your business to the next level. 🍻🍴 Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring founder, or passionate about supporting local businesses, this is an event you won’t want to miss! If you’re joining us earlier, don’t forget to attend our ESO convening from 4:30-6pm! #UpRise #UpRiseConnect #Equitech #4MLK 

We hosted an insightful #UpRiseBuild session where local founders engaged with investors Will Miller, Mike Leffer, and Christopher (Chris) Brandt for strategic brainstorming on fundraising, business structuring, and customer acquisition. Interested in participating in future UpRise Builds to chat with investors or discuss customer discovery? Reach out to us!💡 #uprise #bmoretech #baltimoretech #baltimoreentrepreneurs

TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo is this Wednesday!!👏 Our Director of Partnerships and Mobilization, Robbin Lee, will be speaking at the 9:45 am session about building entrepreneur-friendly ecosystems👀 Pitch. Network. Learn. Be Inspired. #tedcoexpo #baltimoretech #bmoretech #upsurge #equitech