Being located just outside the fence of Fort Meade, leaders of the Chesapeake Innovation Center thought there was an opportunity to attract more companies that were focused on data and security

That played out in the Odenton incubator’s startup competition. Eight companies were identified by the incubator as “cyber-related,” meaning they encompass data and network security. The ninth, MEDEX Spot, was already a member and is now having its membership covered by scholarship.

Backed by funding from the Department of Commerce, the CIC Challenge now also fits into Maryland’s overall goal of supporting new cybersecurity businesses that arise from the talent that is already in the area.

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