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EnTERPreneur Network
The EnTERPreneur Network is an industry-focused University of Maryland Alumni Association group with a broad mandate to foster a vibrant Terp alumni entrepreneurship ecosystem. Bringing together UMD’s significant investments in innovation and our talented network of alumni, the EnTERPreneur Network generates tremendous value for the Terp community. It serves as a dedicated platform to connect alumni with the resources, tools, and connections needed in meaningful ways to advance their entrepreneurial goals.
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5 Ways to Support EnTERPreneurs
Innovation thrives when Terps step forward. Ranked #5 in entrepreneurship among public universities, Maryland offers five ways for you to fuel bold ideas, support emerging leaders, and amplify impact.
1. Mentor an EnTERPreneur
Share your expertise and help a Terp business grow. Join the Terrapins Connect
Entrepreneurs Group
for flexible, ad hoc mentoring, or make a deeper impact by serving as a mentor in the
EnTERPreneur Mentoring Program
with four 30-minute virtual meetings over four weeks.
2. Invest in EnTERPreneurs
Give to the
Alumni Entrepreneur Fund
, where 100% of your gift fuels programs and events that connect Terps to entrepreneurial resources, peers, and opportunities while expanding pathways for alums and students building businesses.
3. Shop Terp-Owned
Strengthen the Terp entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting alum and student businesses featured in the
Terp Business Directory
. Your support directly helps fellow Terps and their ventures thrive.
4. Showcase Your Business
Get your business in front of fellow Terps through the
Terp Business Directory.
Grow your visibility, spark new connections, and support Terp entrepreneurship. Once you’re part of the Business Directory, fill out this
form
for a chance to be featured to fellow Terps.
5. Engage, Learn, and Lead
Attend EnTERPreneur
events
share your story
as a speaker or panelist, or
sponsor
a program to help shape the future of enTERPreneurship and inspire the next generation of founders.
Resources
The University of Maryland is one of the leading universities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Many of the resources are available to alumni to help you achieve your startup goals.
Explore the
Innovation Gateway
Watch
expert-led seminars
with a focus on entrepreneurial success and building a sustainable company.
Did you know?
Terps started 461 companies over the last five years, receiving $128.7 million in funding.
The University of Maryland had the honor of receiving the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities' 2025 Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award.
The University of Maryland ranks #7 across all institutions, #5 among public universities, and #1 in the Mid-Atlantic for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, according to The Princeton Review/Entrepreneurship magazine.
On campus, more than 7,300 students in 92 majors are enrolled in at least one undergraduate entrepreneurship course.
Terp Business Spotlight
April 06, 2026
Built by Terps: How Three Female Founders became EnTERPreneurs
Discover three accomplished University of Maryland Alumni who have built successful, purpose-driven business ventures across various industries!
Alumni Spotlight
Terp Business Spotlight
Professional development
November 28, 2025
Celebrating Five Terp Trailblazers for Small Business Saturday
Whether you're shopping near or far, chances are there's an enTERPreneur who's innovated and pushed Forward a way to turn their idea into a business.
Terp Business Spotlight
April 28, 2025
Meet Four Alums Who Turned Campus Lessons into Companies
Whether through academic challenges, student leadership, or the strength of the alumni network, here’s four alums who have turned campus lessons into thriving businesses.
Terp Business Spotlight
TENx UMD EnTERPreneur Stories
Learn about alumni enTERPreneurs' stories, their experiences launching their ventures and their advice for current and future founders.
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Click here to access the full TENx video series playlist on YouTube
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