Meet the 10 semifinalists competing in the 2027 Crab Tank Entrepreneurship Program, sponsored by M&T Bank. These founders represent some of the boldest, most promising businesses coming out of Baltimore right now, and we're excited to give them a bigger stage at our Spring 2027 Signature Event. In this milestone anniversary year, your vote helps decide which 5 will advance to pitch live in front of judges, alumni, and investors, as we amplify these homegrown businesses and put Baltimore's entrepreneurs on the map.

At the event, the judges' choice grand prize is $25,000 and the People's Choice winner receives $2,500.

Voting closes October 6, 2026.

Watch each founder's video below and cast your vote!  Finalists will be announced in October, with winners revealed live at our Spring 2027 Signature Event.