Baltimore is establishing itself as a hub for new companies, particularly in the health and technology sectors. The city's accelerators offer foundational support for early-stage founders looking to grow their businesses.
Among the local programs, Conscious Venture Lab has supported nearly 30 companies across various fields. Healthworx Accelerator, with its focus on healthcare, has made over 20 investments in new businesses.
Below is our list of the best 5 accelerators and incubators in Baltimore.
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Get the Sheet for $50As a leading research institution, Johns Hopkins University helps launch ventures in life sciences, engineering, and health tech. Entrepreneurs and researchers gain access to its extensive academic resources and network to build companies from foundational scientific discoveries.
| Year Founded | 1876 |
| Founders | Daniel Coit Gilman |
| Nº of Investments | 2 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
As the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Healthworx Accelerator supports early-stage companies dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape. They provide startups with funding, mentorship, and critical access to a network of healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes and affordability.
| Year Founded | — |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 21 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
Conscious Venture Lab runs an immersive, four-month accelerator program for companies focused on the power of purpose. They provide founders with curriculum-driven guidance and mentorship to help build and scale conscious businesses across a wide range of industries.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Zach Gottlieb, Jeffrey Cherry |
| Nº of Investments | 29 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Program Type | On-Site |
| Duration (Weeks) | 13 |
Through an intensive 24-month program, Hutch partners with underrepresented entrepreneurs to build digital services businesses for the civic and govtech industries. The venture studio provides a dedicated team, resources, and a stipend, acting as a co-founder to help bring new products to market.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 15 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
W Ventures fuels the development of early-stage businesses by providing both capital and hands-on support. Startups in their portfolio gain a distinct advantage through direct access to an integrated marketing and PR agency to build their brand.
| Year Founded | — |
| Founders | David Warschawski |
| Nº of Investments | 3 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
