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Startup accelerators in Maryland

4 verified startup accelerators on Accelerator Atlas are based in Maryland. They span Cyber and HealthTech & MedTech. Programs here include 1501 Health, DataTribe (Cyber Foundry & DataTribe Challenge), and DreamPort. Each listing shows its source and the date we last checked it.

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1501 Healthup to $125,000Not publishedYear-long incubation + investment program: up to $125k per startup paid quarterly on progress, invested either on the terms of a concurrent priced/lead-investor round or via a standard SAFE (equity % therefore varies; null). Site fetched July 2026 still says 'Applications are Currently Closed' referencing the 2023 cohort; latest cohort announcement found was cohort 3 (Feb 2023, 8 startups). DEADLINE/STATUS NOTE: Marked possibly_inactive: no cohort announcement found after Feb 2023 and program site references the 2023 cohort as most recent; could not confirm a 2024-2026 cohort.Equity for cashMDHybridNone confirmedJul 22, 2026
VerifiedPossibly dormantWe could not confirm a recent or upcoming cohort. It may have paused or wound down. Verify before applying.
DataTribe (Cyber Foundry & DataTribe Challenge)cybersecurity company creation (foundry/studio)Not publishedFoundry/startup-studio model: co-builds and seed-invests in cybersecurity companies (typically drawing founders from the NSA/intelligence-community talent pool around Ft. Meade). Investment amounts and equity are negotiated per company and not published on the site, hence nulls. Annual DataTribe Challenge (9th edition, culminating at the Cyber Innovation Conference 2026) accepts submissions via form; no deadline posted as of 2026-07-21. Exits include ReFirm Labs (Microsoft), Code Dx (Synopsys), Attila Security (ID Technologies).Not publishedFoundry/startup-studio model: co-builds and seed-invests in cybersecurity companies (typically drawing founders from the NSA/intelligence-community talent pool around Ft. Meade). Investment amounts and equity are negotiated per company and not published on the site, hence nulls. Annual DataTribe Challenge (9th edition, culminating at the Cyber Innovation Conference 2026) accepts submissions via form; no deadline posted as of 2026-07-21. Exits include ReFirm Labs (Microsoft), Code Dx (Synopsys), Attila Security (ID Technologies).Equity for cashMDIn personSep 11, 2026Jul 22, 2026
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DreamPortcyber capabilities for USCYBERCOM/DoDNot publishedNot an equity accelerator: USCYBERCOM-linked innovation facility running Rapid Prototyping Events, workshops, and tech exchanges; solutions procured via FAR contracts, OTA, and prize competitions; no equity, no fixed award amounts. Site content stale as of 2026-07-22 (newest listed events from 2022); operator rebranded MISI to Technology Advancement Center in Nov 2023.Not publishedNot an equity accelerator: USCYBERCOM-linked innovation facility running Rapid Prototyping Events, workshops, and tech exchanges; solutions procured via FAR contracts, OTA, and prize competitions; no equity, no fixed award amounts. Site content stale as of 2026-07-22 (newest listed events from 2022); operator rebranded MISI to Technology Advancement Center in Nov 2023.Non-dilutiveMDHybridNone confirmedJul 22, 2026
VerifiedPossibly dormantWe could not confirm a recent or upcoming cohort. It may have paused or wound down. Verify before applying.
Techstars AI Health BaltimoreAI in healthcare$220,0005% common stock via $20,000 convertible equity agreement, plus $200,000 uncapped MFN post-money SAFE (standard Techstars terms)Equity for cashMDIn personNone confirmedJul 22, 2026
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