University of Maryland Graduate School

The Grid

  • UMB Unveils New Innovation Space

    University, state and local officials gathered at the newly renovated Lion Brothers building in southwest Baltimore to launch UM Ventures 2.0.

  • THE GRID

    The Grid educates and empowers students and researchers to become entrepreneurial thinkers and doers. 


  • The Building

    Located in the historic Lion Brothers building at 875 Hollins Street, the Grid is home to a vibrant incubation, education, and co-working space. The Grid will also feature Culinary Architecture, a neighborhood coffee bar and café.

  • Space to innovate and create

    At the Grid, UMB community members will mix with University startups, get help from UM Ventures staff, and engage with on-site experts to develop their ideas. 

This vibrant education and co-working space offers students, entrepreneurs, faculty, and staff a place to connect to take on health and social challenges.

Grid Pitch 2018

On May 1, 2018, the Grid held the inaugural Grid Pitch. A celebration of ideas and aspiring student entrepreneurs, the Grid Pitch highlighted six student teams with innovative ideas for new businesses. Each team received four weeks of mentoring from David Wise, Director of the Maryland Momentum Fund and a $1,000 stipend for professional development. They had 3 - 5 minutes to present their concept to the crowd of 80-90 people. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our student entrepreneurs. Learn more about the student teams here.

14Nov
10:00 AM | The Grid In this session of Grid Guides, Dr. Flavius Lilly, will help provide insight to start-ups who plan to serve older adults.
14Nov
12:00 PM | The Grid Join Kristen Shaab, marketing director at Rendia Inc., as she discusses how to successfully build a brand.
24Jan
12:00 PM | The Grid Join Shantell Roberts as shares the way empathy inspired her to action.
31Jan
12:00 PM | The Grid Join Megan Wahler of Johns Hopkins Fast Forward as she helps you figure out what your customers want
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