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Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII)

MII — Technology Assessment

Runs grant for Maryland university faculty to evaluate the commercial potential of through the MII Technology Assessment.

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The Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII) Technology Assessment phase is a grant programme administered by TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, an independent instrumentality of the State of Maryland established by the General Assembly in 1998. It funds full-time faculty at one of five qualifying Maryland research universities to rigorously evaluate whether a university-developed

Grants up to $180,000 for full-time faculty at five qualifying Maryland universities to evaluate the commercial potential of a university-developed invention over nine months.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.9 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.tedcomd.com