It's been an exhilarating week finalizing this year's list of promising startups in Baltimore. One thing has become evident to me during my time in this newsroom: Baltimore's sectors are interconnected, and it's exciting to see a diverse range of products and event planners included on the list. So be sure to check the 2024 RealLIST Startups out.
Additionally, I received a message on LinkedIn from a NASA aerospace engineer earlier in the week, which led to another article you'll see today. Stay tuned for more details about a youth-associated workshop this weekend.
Oh, and there's also a juicy news incubator on the horizon as you scroll. Hint: Artscape is back.
— Alanah, Technical.ly lead reporter for Baltimore
Image of the Day: The National Aquarium's Henry Hall Summer Scholars camp, located in the Chesapeake Bay region, offers exciting STEM experiences for campers. (Courtesy National Aquarium) Have a photo or chart we should feature here? Hit reply and send in your submission.
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February marks the unveiling of Baltimore's RealLIST Startups for 2024, spotlighting 20 innovative ventures shaping the city's entrepreneurial landscape. These startups, ranging from cognitive health to menstrual care, demonstrate promising potential.
To earn recognition, companies must meet specific criteria, including recent establishment, revenue generation through a product and no prior exit events. With 10 companies securing official list spots and 10 as runners-up, the stage is set to celebrate Baltimore's thriving tech scene once again.
SHOUTING OUT BALTIMORE'S REALLIST STARTUPS FOR 2024. (TECHNICAL.LY / ANTHONY MCCRAY)
A NASA engineer walks into a room full of Baltimore's youth
Sabrina Thompson, a NASA aerospace engineer based in Baltimore, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in STEM education. Her company, Girl in Space Club, gained recognition for designing special flight suits for women, notably for missions like Hypatia in Utah and a cave simulation in Portugal. Thompson's upcoming youth workshop combines STEM with art and fashion, highlighting the importance of creativity in problem-solving.
A workshop participant and his space kicks. (Courtesy Girl In Space Club)
News incubator: What else to know today?
• The National Aquarium announces new STEM overnight camp experiences for grades 6 through 12, along with 2024 high school graduates. [National Aquarium]
• The Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts announced the opening of applications for Artscape 2024, commemorating the festival's 40th anniversary. Opportunities include participation in food and beverage vending, the artist marketplace, music performances, performing artist pop-ups, Kidscape programming, the Teenscape artist market and Project Artscape for designers. [Artscape/Instagram]
• FreeBmoreWifi has a couple of new access points for Baltimore City residents, according to the Baltimore City Office of Information Technology (BCIT). [LinkedIn/Instagram]
• B-360 continues its battle against a discriminatory policy targeting dirt bike riders for the third consecutive year. According to the org, this policy lacks equity and fairness and fails to explore legalization, which could reduce incarceration rates and boost skills training. You can join B-360 in advocating against HB0972 to ensure an unfavorable report. [B-360/Maryland General Assembly]
Founder Dan Zeplowitz speaks with the legal experts at Ballard Spahr about the decision to close his business and lessons for other companies.
A scene from last year's B-360 Day in Baltimore (Courtesy B-360)
🗓️ On the Calendar
• B-360 Weekend is happening at the end of March. [Details here]
• The BLK ED Network wants you to save the date for a discussion on the challenges confronting black women in nonprofit leadership, featuring Diane Bell-McKoy, on Thursday, March 28. [Details here]
• If you're in Texas for SXSW next month, join UpSurge Baltimore for its Equitech Welcome Breakfast. [Details here]
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