Smart Entrepreneurs Choose Business Incubation

The Technical Innovation Center at HCC is Western Maryland’s largest and most comprehensive technology based business incubator.
Our only goal is to help your start-up succeed!

Discover how the TIC can help you start your own business below...

You’ve got a great new idea! Now, how can it earn you a living? Here are the first steps you should be taking to turn it into a viable new start-up...

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How the TIC can help you with your venture

The Technical Innovation Center at HCC is a REAL place with a wealth of REAL resources to incubate your young business until it is ready to fly on its own...

TIC Services

Is Your Start-Up a Good Fit for the TIC?

The Technical Innovation Center seeks for-profit technology firms producing products or services that can enter the commercial marketplace quickly. Generally, the firms will be in one of the following sectors: homeland security/defense, communications or information technology.

With 4,000 sq.ft. of laboratory space and a wide variety of equipment, the TIC is also especially well suited for firms in the Bio Tech and Alternative Energy industries.

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