For Business Owners

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.

Whether you’re an alum patronizing Terp businesses or an entrepreneur hoping to expand your reach, one thing we know is: Terps support Terps. The business directory is your place to search for businesses that are part of the enTERPpreneur community – all owned by alums, students or lifetime members. Filter by keywords, minority status, location and more to find the Terp-led business you’re searching for. Shop Terp-owned today, or register your business to join our ever-expanding network of innovators.

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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. Learn more.

Terps started 461 companies over the last five years, receiving $128.7 million in funding.

The University of Maryland ranks #5 across all institutions, #4 among public universities, and #1 in the Mid-Atlantic for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, according to The Princeton Review/Entrepreneurship magazine.

On campus, more than 7,000 students in 89 majors are enrolled in at least one undergraduate entrepreneurship course.