ETC (Emerging Technology Centers) Email Format
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsUnited States2-10 Employees
Since 1999, Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) Baltimore has empowered over 700 startups with vital resources and funding, establishing Baltimore as a major tech hub. With the relaunch of ETC, we are committed to a renewed focus on amplifying entrepreneurship in Baltimore, utilizing crucial catalytic funding to support underrepresented founders, and becoming a pivotal community connector. By fostering partnerships and connecting founders, talent, and resources to diverse audiences in the community, we aim to strengthen Baltimore’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, attract national attention, and position startups for exceptional growth and success. ETC supports startups at every stage, primarily serving tech and biotech companies in Baltimore City, with a particular interest in companies led by founders of color, women, and other historically underrepresented communities. We empower Baltimore’s entrepreneurs through the following ways: Community Connector: Connect founders and talent to resources in the Baltimore entrepreneur ecosystem and introduce diverse audiences into the ecosystem. Funding Catalyst: Enable early-stage and post-angel startups to access the funding they need to reach the next growth stage, focusing on underrepresented founders. Amplifier: Become the voice of the Baltimore entrepreneurship ecosystem in the national landscape. Whether you're a tech entrepreneur, a partner, or an investor, let’s work together to create a vibrant and inclusive tech ecosystem in Baltimore.