Loyola University Maryland’s Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship accepted 11 new ventures for the center’s 2025-26 Baltipreneurs Accelerator, a four-month part-time program supporting startup businesses and social ventures with training, technical assistance, mentorship, networking, and access to capital.
This year’s Baltipreneurs come from a range of industries and include Loyola students as well as entrepreneurs from other universities and the Baltimore community.
“We are thrilled to get to know the latest accomplished cohort of Baltipreneurs and to make sure Baltimore knows and supports them too,” said Wendy Bolger, founding director of the Simon Center. “We are strong in food and beverage businesses this year as well as in AI-informed solutions from elder care to biotech data, in innovative consulting models, and with ventures that support youth and families. It’s a great mix and a testament to the creativity and relevance of our local entrepreneurial community.”
The 2025-26 Baltipreneurs are:
- ACC Industries, modular electric vehicle battery recycling
- BioBuild, AI-powered bioinformatics platform
- Cajou Creamery, plant-based, culturally inspired ice cream
- Coach G Academy, holistic youth development through step dancing
- Dr. Heather Lamb Consulting, workplace well-being and culture strategy
- Kinnected Care, AI-powered eldercare coordination platform
- Our House Baltimore, community hub for families and caregivers
- Rhodex, automated insurance for a smarter future
- Rooted Rotisserie, fire-roasted diasporic cuisine
- Smooth Contracting LLC, federal contracting accelerator for small businesses
- Wight Tea Co., modern, flavor-focused tea blends
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