The AddVenture Pre-Accelerator program brought together over 100 student teams from 15+ Maryland high schools, colleges, and universities to spend 6 weeks working on their ventures. This virtual Demo Day is the culmination of their hard work!
Thank you to all students who participated in the first ever AddVenture Cohort, to of the donors who contributed to make Demo Day a reality, and to the mentors who gave their time to make this program happen.
Congrats to our TWO winners 🥇 and four runner ups🥉 ! Check out the 10 finalist pitch videos below!
The AddVenture Demo Day would not have been possible without the generosity of Baltimore's innovation community. We crowdsourced our $1,500 grand prize from local organizations and individuals. To those who donated, thank you for supporting Maryland's next generation of entrepreneurs.
Early Charm Ventures is a Venture Studio founded in 2012 in Baltimore that converts science to business. We specialize in taking brilliant scientific discoveries made at universities and turning them into companies focused on growth
Hutch is an intensive 24-month program that gives entrepreneurs a blueprint for building successful digital service firms, by empowering them with the tools, mentorship, and peer support they need to have a lasting impact
Surrounded by biotech, industrial design, and academic institutions, 1100 Wicomico champions innovation and collaboration. We give entrepreneurs the space and support they need to scale their businesses
Equalyze is an online platform designed to serve Baltimore’s small business community by connecting them with knowledgeable undergraduate business students via personalized virtual consultations. Our goal is to provide an accessible and cost-effective consulting experience that meets the needs of Baltimore small businesses.
https://www.loom.com/share/0f7c70c1a5a74e0c98f685bbd3b5b974
Women of color to continue to close the pay gap at work, Femstartup provides knowledge, access, and information to give women/womxn the power of decision-making for career success and financial security that the market currently doesn’t offer.
https://www.loom.com/share/d501468be6244bf8bd2a374a6ba632fa
Chillwave is an immersive soundscape podcast featuring meditative binaural beat tapes (for sleep, relaxation, meditation, focus) and open conversations about mental wellness, creativity, self-discovery, and conscious expansion. We explore the potential of the unconscious mind through a series of interactive creative exercises and journaling prompts.
https://www.loom.com/share/e1e22856902e4fbdbc0e6bdc26196171
