For Business Owners
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.
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.
Make sure to keep up-to-date with news and events by updating your information in the Alumni Directory, subscribing to the TEN newsletter and following us on LinkedIn.
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.
Career Development
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.