University of Baltimore's Center For Entrepreneurship and Innovation

University of Baltimore's Center For Entrepreneurship and Innovation Our mission at the Center is to cultivate entrepreneurial thinkers, and help them structure business ideas and build value through innovation.

We hope your semester has been to a great start so far!We would like to remind you that you're welcome to use our 3D Pri...
09/08/2026

We hope your semester has been to a great start so far!

We would like to remind you that you're welcome to use our 3D Printer, that we have at BC-104. It has been collecting dust for a couple of years, but its time has come now!

The CEI space welcomes students to come and use it, whether for their ventures, classes, or hobbies. Please feel free to reach out if you need our help!

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business

Founders often face difficult conversations: with co-founders, investors, employees, or customers. But being honest does...
09/07/2026

Founders often face difficult conversations: with co-founders, investors, employees, or customers. But being honest doesn’t have to mean damaging the relationship.

Join us for a practical ThinkUBator workshop on Loving Assertiveness: a framework for addressing challenging situations with clarity, honesty, and respect.

Led by Omar Khan, founder of 3S Catalyst Consulting and creator of the Loving Assertiveness methodology, the session draws on 35 years of advising leaders in more than 50 countries.

Bring a real conversation you’ve been dreading and work through how to approach it more effectively.

Event Details
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid — in-person and virtual options

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loving-assertiveness-for-founders-tickets-1998964505647?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

What does it look like when a business model empowers workers to have a real voice in how the company operates?Join CEI ...
09/03/2026

What does it look like when a business model empowers workers to have a real voice in how the company operates?

Join CEI for a ThinkUBator workshop exploring social entrepreneurship, shared ownership, and community-based business development.

Led by Kai Singleton, Cooperative Developer with the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy, the session will explore how businesses can generate revenue while giving employees greater knowledge, decision-making power, and a stronger sense of ownership.

Event Details
📅 Monday, September 14 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid

🔗 Sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998964226813?aff=oddtdtcreator

Great ideas don't grow in isolation! Relationships, networking, and community can be powerful drivers of professional an...
09/03/2026

Great ideas don't grow in isolation! Relationships, networking, and community can be powerful drivers of professional and business growth.

This ThinkUBator Workshop is about building meaningful connections and creating a professional community that supports your goals. How relationships can create opportunities for business growth? What are the practical ways to build and maintain your professional network? What is the role of networking and giving back? You won't learn if you don't come!

Featuring Rachel McFadden and Hazel Geary, co-founders of Drio and Monument Women's Creative Alliance, a 400+ member network supporting Baltimore women creatives.

Event Details
📅 September 9, 12 – 1 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

🔗 Sign up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998963773457?aff=oddtdtcreator

What challenges at the University of Baltimore could AI help solve?Join the UBalt AI for Good Hackathon for an evening o...
09/01/2026

What challenges at the University of Baltimore could AI help solve?

Join the UBalt AI for Good Hackathon for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. Participants will work individually or in teams to develop creative, practical AI solutions to real challenges facing the university.

What to expect:
• Work individually or join a team
• Explore real-world challenges at UBalt
• Develop an AI-powered solution
• Participate in virtual prep sessions leading up to the competition
• Present your idea to live judges
• Compete for prizes

As part of registration, you'll also have the opportunity to submit a challenge you think AI could help address. Three challenges will be selected as the focus of the competition.

No team? No problem. Individuals can register and be matched with a team.

📅 October 21, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 University of Baltimore — In Person
📝 Registration Deadline: September 8

Sponsored by the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and BoodleBox.

🔗 Register Here: https://ubalt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwmakqVjcgBN01w

Every founder eventually faces a difficult conversation — with a co-founder, investor, employee, or customer. The challe...
08/31/2026

Every founder eventually faces a difficult conversation — with a co-founder, investor, employee, or customer. The challenge is knowing how to be honest and direct without damaging the relationship.

Join us for a practical ThinkUBator Workshop on "Loving Assertiveness": a framework for navigating difficult conversations with honesty, confidence, and goodwill.

• How to approach difficult conversations with confidence
• How to communicate hard truths without burning bridges
• How to work through a real conversation you may be dreading
— All in this workshop! Why miss this?

Featuring Omar Khan, Founder and Principal of 3S Catalyst Consulting and creator of the Loving Assertiveness methodology. Khan has advised leaders in more than 50 countries over 35 years.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid — In-person & Virtual

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loving-assertiveness-for-founders-tickets-1998964505647?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

What if your business model could generate revenue while giving workers a stronger voice and sense of ownership?Join us ...
08/28/2026

What if your business model could generate revenue while giving workers a stronger voice and sense of ownership?

Join us for a ThinkUBator Workshop exploring social entrepreneurship, shared ownership, and community-based business development.

You'll learn about:
• Shared ownership and worker-centered business models
• Governance and collaborative decision-making
• Building businesses that empower employees and communities

Featuring Kai Singleton, Cooperative Developer with the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy, who brings firsthand experience supporting community-led ventures in Baltimore.

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Merrick School of Business, BC-104, University of Baltimore
💻 Hybrid — In-person & Virtual

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-entrepreneurship-with-teeth-governance-and-decision-making-tickets-1998964226813?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Build your network and grow your business! Our ThinkUBator Workshops are here again!Strong relationships can be one of t...
08/27/2026

Build your network and grow your business! Our ThinkUBator Workshops are here again!

Strong relationships can be one of the most powerful drivers of business growth. Join us for this workshop exploring how networking, community, and giving back can help you build your professional network.

You'll learn:
• Practical ways to build meaningful connections
• How relationships can create new business opportunities
• Why giving back matters to professional growth

Featuring Rachel McFadden and Hazel Geary, co-founders of Drio and Monument Women's Creative Alliance.

📍 CEI, BC-104, University of Baltimore
🕔 September 9, 12 - 1pm
💻 Hybrid - In-person & Virtual
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998963773457?aff=oddtdtcreator

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business
The University of Baltimore

🤖 What could AI make better at The University of Baltimore?Bring your ideas to the AI for Good Hackathon 2026, where par...
08/26/2026

🤖 What could AI make better at The University of Baltimore?

Bring your ideas to the AI for Good Hackathon 2026, where participants will tackle real challenges facing the UBalt community and develop creative, practical solutions using AI.

Work individually or collaborate with a team, then pitch your solution to a panel of judges for a chance to win prizes. No team? No problem—you can register individually and have the option to be matched with other participants.

Have a challenge in mind? Participants can also submit a UBalt problem they believe AI could help solve. Three submitted challenges will be selected as the official hackathon topics.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
📝 Registration deadline: September 8, 2026
🔗 Register here: https://ubalt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwmakqVjcgBN01w

Sponsored by the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI), University of Baltimore Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), and BoodleBox.

University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business
The University of Baltimore

Have an innovative technology ready to put in front of the people who can help take it further?The TechConnect World Inn...
08/19/2026

Have an innovative technology ready to put in front of the people who can help take it further?

The TechConnect World Innovation Conference gives innovators a direct opportunity to showcase their work to industry leaders, government stakeholders, investors, funders, and potential commercialization partners.

Selected innovators can receive:
• A live pitch opportunity to industry, government, investors, and funders
• Complimentary registration to the TechConnect World Innovation Conference
• One complimentary year of MathWorks engineering software
• Exposure to potential funding, partnerships, and commercialization opportunities
• A Finalist award certificate and inclusion in TechConnect's innovation networking opportunities

Applications are open across seven priority areas:
• Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Materials | AI & Digital Transformation
• Biotech & Medical | Electronics & Microsystems
• Energy & Sustainability | Space, Defense & Mobility

Selected innovators will pitch live at the TechConnect World Innovation Conference, taking place March 23–25 in Boston.

EARLY CONSIDERATION DEADLINE: October 16
SUBMISSION IS FREE!
If selected, a participation fee applies and includes conference registration, a pitch slot, an innovator listing, and access to TechConnect Innovation Networking.

🔗 Submit Your Innovation: https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2027/participate/innovation/form.html

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