Baltimore has a legacy in edtech that’s led to influential companies and notable deals. It also means there’s a foundation providing support for new companies to grow.
Over the last several years, Towson University Incubator has emerged as one such gathering point. Across residential and virtual programs, more than 80 percent – or about 30 – of the business incubator’s group of startup members are working in edtech, said David Cross, TU assistant director of entrepreneurship. It provides a place where founders can learn from each other, but also has outward-facing benefits.
With the concentration of edtech startups, it makes TU a landing point where the potential users can find out more about the latest that Baltimore companies are developing. That’s why TU Incubator’s Edtech Innovation Showcase event is targeted toward teachers, administrators and other educators, as well as the tech community.
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