TEDCO Awards $785,000 to the 2025 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program Awardees

14 Makerspace projects will receive funding to support growth and development

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the 2025 Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program ("Makerspace Program") awardees. A total of nearly $785,000 in awards will span across 14 entities located in 9 counties across the state.

"Since inception, the Makerspace Program has now provided $2.4 million across 52 awards to entities across the state, supporting the continued growth of Maryland's innovation ecosystem," said Terry Rauh, chief finance and operations officer at TEDCO. "We are hopeful that these 14 awardees will continue to advance the innovation capabilities within their communities."

What is the Makerspace Program?
Created through legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly, the Makerspace Program provides grants of up to $100,000 and technical assistance for qualified entities looking to establish a new Makerspace, expand an existing Makerspace, or develop Makerspace programming. The goal is to grow a state-wide community of Makerspaces that provides entrepreneurs with access to tools, technologies and knowledge to support their growth and development as well as expand workforce training.

"Out of 25 highly competitive applications, we are pleased to announce the support for the 2025 Makerspace Program awardees," said Justin Ferguson, innovation manager for the Venture Development department. "We are excited to see the continued interest in Makerspace growth and development across the state."

The 14 awardees for the 2025 Makerspace Program include:

1. Allegany College of Maryland, located in Allegany County
2. Chesapeake Arts Center, located in Anne Arundel County
3. City Life Community Builders, located in Baltimore City
4. Digital Harbor Foundation, Tech Lab, located in Baltimore City
5. Inncuvate Community Development Partners, located in Prince George's County
6. Frederick Makerspace, located in Frederick County
7. Makerspace of Annapolis, located in Anne Arundel County
8. Maryland Assistive Technology Program, located in Baltimore City
9. Players Philanthropy Fund (Code Super Powers), located in Prince George's County
10. Rockville Science Center, located in Montgomery County
11. Salisbury University, Richard Bernstein Makerspace, located in Wicomico County
12. St. Mary's County Library, Lexington Park Branch, located in St. Mary's County
13. The SPACE: Free Art for All (E2Lab), located in Prince George's County
14. Washington College, The Innovation Plant, located in Kent County

For more information about TEDCO's Makerspace Program, visit www.tedcomd.com/makerspace.

About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.

Media Contact
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SOURCE TEDCO