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The Alumni Association's first industry network is the Terp Entrepreneur Network! TEN is a platform for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals to network, share expertise and enjoy exclusive experiences.

Terp Business Directory

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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Campus 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. Learn more.

Terp Business Spotlight

Oneyda Hernandez '23

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Award Winner Oneyda Hernandez '23

Hernandez founded the Audelia Community Response Team (ACRT) to address food insecurity in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. What began as an effort by Hernandez and...
Steve Krein '92

Alumni Excellence Awards: EnTERPreneur Award Winner Steven Krein '92

Since founding New York-based StartUp Health, Steven Krein, the CEO, and his team have assembled a worldwide network of founders, funders, innovators and industry leaders to...
Richard "Rick" Rudman '84

Alumni Excellence Awards: EnTERPreneur Award Winner Richard "Rick" Rudman '84

As president and CEO of Potomac, Md.-based Curbio, Rudman works with realtors and homeowners to make repairs and updates to homes before they go on the market. They’re...

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Did you know?

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.