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. 

  • Culinary Architecture

    Stop by the Grid and enjoy delicious food and fresh coffee!  Culinary Architecture makes fresh products daily, in-house, from scratch.

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

Join us for the inaugural Grid Pitch!

A celebration of ideas and aspiring student entrepreneurs, the Grid Pitch will feature six student teams who will each have 3-5 minutes to present their concept to the crowd. Each team is being mentored by David Wise, Director of the Maryland Momentum Fund, and will receive a $1,000 stipend for their own professional development. Learn more and meet the student teams here.

The Grid Pitch
Tuesday, May 1 | 4 - 6:30 p.m.
The Grid | 875 Hollins Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP to the Grid Pitch

Upcoming Events

22Apr
8:00 AM Seeking a place to fuel up and study during finals? Come to the Grid between 8 - 11 a.m. between April 16 - 27 for a bottomless cup of coffee and a quiet or collaborative place to study.
23Apr
8:00 AM Seeking a place to fuel up and study during finals? Come to the Grid between 8 - 11 a.m. between April 16 - 27 for a bottomless cup of coffee and a quiet or collaborative place to study.
24Apr
8:00 AM Seeking a place to fuel up and study during finals? Come to the Grid between 8 - 11 a.m. between April 16 - 27 for a bottomless cup of coffee and a quiet or collaborative place to study.
25Apr
8:00 AM Seeking a place to fuel up and study during finals? Come to the Grid between 8 - 11 a.m. between April 16 - 27 for a bottomless cup of coffee and a quiet or collaborative place to study.
26Apr
8:00 AM Seeking a place to fuel up and study during finals? Come to the Grid between 8 - 11 a.m. between April 16 - 27 for a bottomless cup of coffee and a quiet or collaborative place to study.
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