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Finalists Announced for UBalt's 14th Annual 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

April 4, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the six finalists for its 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition, taking place on May 6. The finalists will compete for $30,000 in funds to support their business concepts and start-ups.

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'AI in Practice' Webinar Series: 'My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer,' April 8

March 27, 2026
UBalt News

"My Circle Got Smaller, AI Got Closer," an online webinar exploring the mental health implications of artificial intelligence, will be hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on April 8. Fre...

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Eight Startups Graduate from University of Baltimore's Inaugural AI Business Accelerator

March 18, 2026
Business Today

AI startup founders celebrate weeks of intensive training.

Joyson Balisamore, founder of Jay's Watermelonade and Sheik Akij, founder of Potomac24

Two MBA Students Earn SPARK Baltimore Impact Award

February 24, 2026
Business Today

MBA students earn award that recognizes and supports outstanding student entrepreneurs.

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Founders Begin UBalt's AI Accelerator with Focus on Problems, Not Pitches

January 31, 2026
Business Today

A program is supported by funding from TEDCO’s Baltimore Innovation Initiative and brings together Baltimore-based founders working across industries.

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Applications Now Open for 'Rise to the Challenge' Pitch Competition

January 28, 2026
Business Today

UBalt students and alumni: pitch your business for up to $30,000 at Rise to the Challenge 2026. Applications open now through Feb. 27.

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UBalt Launches AI-Enabled Business Accelerator

January 20, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore has announced the launch of its AI-Enabled Business Accelerator, a nine-week program supporting early-stage founders building scalable, artificial intelligence-enabled ventures. Its first cohort features eight Baltimore-based entrepreneurs applying AI across healthcare...

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Alumna Shelby Blondell Touts Locally-Made Goods on CBS Weekend News

December 16, 2025
UBalt News

Two-time alumnus Shelby Blondell tells CBS Sunday Morning that there are advantages to being an entrepreneur who produces goods in the U.S.

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MBA Student's Drive Earns Honor Society Scholarship

December 10, 2025
Business Today

University of Baltimore MBA student Sheik Md Akij honored with Sigma Nu Tau scholarship.