ETC Baltimore, dedicated to elevating Baltimore as a national leader in tech startups, announces the opening of its inaugural ETC Venture Hub at Connect Labs Baltimore in the newly constructed 4MLK Building in the University of Maryland BioPark. This milestone marks a significant step in Baltimore’s efforts to strengthen its ecosystem for life science startups and attract high-potential companies to the city.
The ETC Venture Hub at Connect Labs Baltimore is a dedicated space designed to provide early-stage life science companies with the technology, capital, talent and resources needed to successfully grow and scale. Offering desk space, expert support, and a collaborative community, the hub serves as a launchpad for startups. This is part of ETC’s broader strategy to establish multiple footprints throughout the city. By expanding its reach, ETC aims to create a more inclusive and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring innovators in all areas of Baltimore have access to the tools and support they need to thrive.
“Our collaboration and co-location with Connect Labs strengthens Baltimore’s promise as a place where life science startups can thrive,” said Dr. Arti Santhanam, Executive Director of ETC Baltimore. “We’re excited to offer our portfolio companies the opportunity to work in this incredible facility while benefiting from the network, resources, and expertise that ETC has cultivated over the years. Our goal is to make Baltimore the destination of choice for growing and scaling tech and biotech startups.”
Two new ETC portfolio companies, Gelectric and IndyGeneUS Bio, will be among the first to join the ETC Venture Hub, where they will benefit from cutting-edge facilities and access to ETC’s network and resources. These companies will receive tailored support, including mentorship, investor relations, and strategic guidance, designed to accelerate their growth and position them for long-term success.
Located within the 250,000-square-foot facility at 4 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Connect Labs Baltimore operates the flex lab space—a joint venture between Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore—and offers vital resources to support the growth and success of startups in Baltimore.
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