true01/20/2026The 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, energy, education, housing, workforce development and small business services. The program is housed within the University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and supported with funding from TEDCO, Maryland's economic development agency.UBalt NewsUBalt's new AI-enabled bujsiness accelerator is up and running, with eight local entrepreneurs applying AI across healthcare, energy, education, housing, workforce development and small business servicesThis accelerator is about connecting innovation to opportunity—helping founders apply AI in practical ways, build strong businesses and stay rooted in Baltimore as they grow.Henry Mortimerdirector of UBalt's Center for Entrepreneurship and InnovationAICenter for Entrepreneurship and InnovationMain NewsMerrick School of BusinessTechnologycareer