Maryland EURECA team visit to Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod November 28-29, 2012 Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland

Large National Research University More than 37,000 students More than $500 million annual research Over 120 countries represented in student body Significant and long term relationship with Russia

The University of Maryland is located within 12 Kilometers of all these Institutions The Russian EmbassyThe White HouseU.S. Capitol

Both United States and Russia are looking for ways to generate more job creation, improve university/industry relations, and technology transfer United States: Start Up America Russia: Enhancing University Research and Entrepreneurial Capacity Program (EURECA)

Ideas Entrepreneur Office Hours Faculty Innovation Office Hours Tech Startup Boot Camp Intake Faculty Venture Fairs $75K Biz Plan Comp TERP Startup Lab Company Formation Venture Accelerator MIPLRC Funding IMPACT Fund MIPS MPCA SAIC $50K Seed Grant Chesapeake Bay Seed Fund Incubation TAP Incubator Int’l Incubator Mtech’s Lab-to-Market Ecosystem Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland IdeasIntake Company Formation FundingIncubation

MI2: International Incubator

Maryland International Incubator (MI 2) Partnership by University of Maryland DBEDPartnership by University of Maryland DBED

Maryland International Incubator-MI 2 Sec. Johansson Pres. Mote Minister Wan

MI 2 : The Maryland International Incubator Mission: to connect Maryland and international companies for successful joint venturesMission: to connect Maryland and international companies for successful joint ventures Established October, 2009Established October, 2009 Soft landing center for entry into U.S.Soft landing center for entry into U.S.

MI 2 Physical space for companies to reside in the IncubatorPhysical space for companies to reside in the Incubator Networking opportunities with potential partners, or investorsNetworking opportunities with potential partners, or investors Hands-on mentoring and trainingHands-on mentoring and training Access to world-class faculty, students and research facilitiesAccess to world-class faculty, students and research facilities Current tenant companies: 11Current tenant companies: 11

MI 2 Focus Areas HealthcareHealthcare EnvironmentEnvironment AgricultureAgriculture EnergyEnergy Fire ProtectionFire Protection

Current MI 2 Incubator Companies Beijing Grandsoft CompanyBeijing Grandsoft Company Beijing Oil Tec Petroleum Technology LLCBeijing Oil Tec Petroleum Technology LLC Beijing Sino-American Venture Capital CompanyBeijing Sino-American Venture Capital Company DaSol Solar Energy Science & Technology, Ltd.DaSol Solar Energy Science & Technology, Ltd. Investment & Venture Fund of TatarstanInvestment & Venture Fund of Tatarstan Sanhome Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd.Sanhome Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. Shandong Province Liaison OfficeShandong Province Liaison Office Totus Lighting Solutions, inc.Totus Lighting Solutions, inc. UK CommunityDNSUK CommunityDNS US-China Training Services, Inc.US-China Training Services, Inc. Wuxi TocaTekWuxi TocaTek

TAP: On-Campus Incubator State’s first technology business incubator, est Staff of seasoned veterans of startups and VC firms who provide: –business advice and support –market intelligence –introductions –access to funding –other critical assistance that can accelerate the growth of your technology venture. Multitude of other benefits and services associated with being situated right on the campus of one of the nation’s top research universities. Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland

TAP Incubator: Program Details Houses between 8 and 12 Startup companies Companies typically stay for 2-4 years 24,000 sq. ft. of furnished offices, flex lab space, common areas Selection process –Executive summary –Technical due diligence –Business/financial due diligence –Business review panel UM receives equity, fees, and deferred compensation Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland Second Stage Incubator Tech Ventures Building 35,000 square foot building Located on edge of campus and research park Space for lease to tech companies – no equity Occupied by incubator graduates and other tech companies interested in being close to the University Current companies –DataStream – TAP graduate, data conversion –TRAFFAX – VentureAccelerator company, traffic monitoring –MXF – enhanced x-ray techniques, class 100 clean room –Maxion – spinoff of Army Research Lab, infrared lasers –Enterprise Sciences – optical, plasma and laser sciences

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland Entrepreneur Office Hours Free monthly mentoring sessions open to UMD faculty, staff, and students and regional entrepreneurs Advisors include Mtech/Clark, Dingman/Smith, OTC, MIPLRC, experienced entrepreneurs, VCs, SBDC, TEDCO, others Help and advice with how to: – build and finance a startup company – develop and protect intellectual property – navigate the technology transfer process – refine your business strategy for rapid growth – tap into other entrepreneurial resources Second Tuesday of every month – ~15-20 appointments/walk-ins each month – 50% from campus, 50% from region – Lead generation for various Mtech venture creation programs

Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center (MIPLRC) Free legal services for entrepreneurs and emerging technology companies, including: –patent applications, –prior art searches, –license agreements, –non-disclosure agreements, –company formation, and much more. MIPLRC’s offices are on campus in Mtech’s on- campus incubator building. Free and open to all.

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland Technology Startup Boot Camp Intensive, one-day workshop and networking event about launching entrepreneurial ventures – Speakers & panels on marketing, business plans, intellectual property, raising capital, legal formation, etc. Targeted at both U-Md faculty, students, and researchers as well as regional entrepreneurs and venture community Critical to establishing U-Md as central player in venture ecosystem in Washington-Baltimore region Held each fall on campus Record 621 registrants in 2011

Brian Darmody, Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development ; Robert Walker, Maryland DBED Ronnie Gist, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) Thank You! Contact Info Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute · A. James Clark School of Engineering · University of Maryland