Concept Capital - Interest Form

TEDCO Concept Capital Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in TEDCO’s Concept Capital program! Please complete this short form to help us understand a bit more about your startup concept and how we can support you. After you submit, we will notify you when the Concept Capital application form opens in early 2025. For questions, please contact Justin Ferguson at jferguson@tedcomd.com.

Contact Information
Company Name*
If your company doesn't exist yet, you can make up a name. You can always change it later.
Company TEDCO ID*
If your company is not currently registered with a TEDCO ID, please register here: https://tedco.tfaforms.net/57 If you have registered and don't know your TEDCO ID, email jferguson@tedcomd.com.
Primary Location
This is where your company is headquartered. If your company is not in Maryland, then you are not eligible for the Concept Capital program.
CEO/Founder*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number
The best number to reach you directly.

About Your Team
Team Background*
Tell us about your team's background and experience as it relates to your startup. Why is your team the best people to work on this? In 2-3 sentences, highlight your expertise, relevant experience, or skills that will help you execute your idea. Your team can include yourself, co-founders, staff / contractors, advisors, board members, and investors, if any.

Your Commitment
What inspired you to work on this startup?*
Feel free to tell a story or something else. Help us understand what made you want to start this startup.
How much time do you currently spend on your startup per week?*
Have you received investment in this startup?*

Yes, from myself / co-founder(s)Yes, from family & friendsYes, from a private investorYes, from grantsNo
If yes, please provide more details.
How much investment / funding have you received?

Support & Goals
What type of support are you seeking from the Concept Capital program?*

Financial assistance to develop the conceptNetworking opportunities and connectionsMentorship and guidanceOther
What is your immediate goal in the next 6-12 months?*
Major milestones you'd like your startup to achieve, such as: prototype built, prototype tested/validated, customer discovery, problem-solution validation, business model refined, MVP developed, pitch refinement, etc.

Validation and Feasibility
Have you shared your idea with potential customers, advisors, or experts?*

Yes, Potential CustomersYes, AdvisorsYes, ExpertsNo
If yes, please briefly describe their feedback, if any.

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Do you currently have any co-founders, partners, or a team working on this idea?*
This can include advisors, board members, consultants, contractors, etc.

Additional Information
How did you hear about TEDCO's Concept Capital program?*

TEDCO Staff or AdvisorsTEDCO NewsletterTEDCO EventTEDCO Social MediaTEDCO WebsiteOther
Would you like to receive updates via TEDCO's newsletter?

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Anything else you'd like us to know about you or your startup?

Feel free to mention anything you think we should know and have not already asked.0/250
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TEDCO Concept Capital Interest Form