TEDCO’s (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) Rural Business Innovation Initiative (RBII) is designed to enhance technology commercialization and provide technical and business assistance to small and early-stage companies in rural Maryland. RBII mentors will meet with all companies for an initial assessment. Companies qualified to receive mentoring and project assistance must meet the following criteria:

• Must be involved in developing new technologies/products or utilizing technology to create new or expand their business
• Must have fewer than 16 employees
• Annual revenues $1 million or less
• Good standing with MD Dept. of Taxation & Assessments

Walk-in and appointments welcome. Contact Karen Zuccardi, kzuccardi@tedco.md, for more information.