Turn Your Business Idea Into Real Growth With HoCo Higher

Our HoCo Higher Accelerator programs are thoughtfully planned to help founders develop the foundation of their business idea and design infrastructure for it to scale.  
 
For those early in their business' journey, this program will kickstart your company's growth. Sign up for our 10 week Fast Track program beginning on April 7th.  

Generating over $150,000 in revenue and ready to position your company to scale further, and faster? Join our CEO Accelerator session with established business owners starting on March 18th.  

Learn directly from experts and business owners who actively apply the methods and strategies taught in these programs. Register today. 

Join the Cyber Howard Accelerator. Apply by March 31.

Apply for the next Cyber Howard Accelerator cohort. Application closes on March 31, 2026 and the cohort begins in April.  

The Cyber Howard Accelerator is an intensive 12-week program designed to help cybersecurity startups validate their products and establish market and funding strategies. Each cohort includes six to eight companies that receive hands-on support from a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and industry mentors. 

Cohort members must commit to meeting in person once a week throughout the program.

Find the Partners, Tools, and Resources Your Business Needs to Grow

This event brings together entrepreneurs, growing companies, and resource providers from across the county to share tools, insights, and connections that support business growth.

Attendees will have the chance to meet organizations that specialize in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, IT and cybersecurity, logistics, construction and trades, professional services, government contracting, technology, and business-focused nonprofits.

Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, technical expertise, or guidance to scale your business, the Business Resource Expo is designed to help you connect with the people and resources that can move your company forward.

Attend the Business Resource Expo to connect with local companies, discover valuable resources, and build new partnerships across Howard County’s business community.

Need a Meeting Space That Works as Hard as You Do?

Need a professional space for your next meeting? The Diamond Room at the Maryland Innovation Center offers a comfortable setting for board meetings, team brainstorming sessions, or check-ins with remote teams.

The space accommodates up to 14 people and provides a convenient, professional environment right in the heart of Howard County’s innovation community.

Planning recurring meetings? Ask about multi-booking discounts for organizations that need space on a regular basis.

Build Stronger Financial Habits This April

In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the Howard County Economic Development Authority, presented in partnership with World Financial Group, invites you to join a four-part Financial Literacy Webinar Series designed to strengthen financial knowledge and build long-term stability.

This interactive virtual series will explore practical strategies to help participants establish a strong financial foundation, improve cash flow, manage debt effectively, and protect their wealth.

Session Topics:

• April 2 – Building a Strong Financial Foundation
• April 9 – Increase Cash Flow
• April 16 – Debt Management
• April 23 – Wealth Preservation

Attend one or all sessions for the same low registration fee of $5. The fee covers a printed financial literacy workbook, which must be mailed or picked up prior to the start of the series.

Recent Highlights: What You Need to Know

• Maryland’s Angel Investor Tax Credit Expansion: What It Means for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology Companies. Learn More
  
• The 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) is coming on Friday, April 24, at the Maryland Live! Event Center. Learn More
• Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Launches AI Security Accelerator Program for Maryland Members. Learn More