The Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation and Founders Funds, established through Resolution 20-491 on May 7, 2024, were enacted to strengthen economic development by providing critical funding for early-stage high-tech companies and small businesses. These programs aim to address long-standing funding disparities that have historically hindered their growth potential.

Questions? Contact us at montctymd@fedtech.io.

NOTE: Montgomery County and MCEDC have updated the eligibility criteria for the Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund in response to community feedback. These changes expand access to early-stage businesses that may not have qualified previously. We encourage you to review the latest Notice of Funding Opportunity documents below to learn how these updates may benefit your company.

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Want to learn more? Watch the information session recording here. (Please see the “NOTE” above regarding updates made since this recording was created).

View the updated Q&A document here.

Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund

Click here for the Notice of Funding Opportunity document with the full list of requirements and eligibility criteria.

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Montgomery County, MD Founders Fund

Click here for the Notice of Funding Opportunity document with the full list of requirements and eligibility criteria.