The New Ventures Associate will aide in accelerating the commercialization of technology by assisting with the UM Ventures corporation formation effort at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The New Ventures Associate will report to the New Ventures Principal and assist in accelerating the launch of new University based start-ups and strategic partnerships/joint ventures based on University intellectual property.
UM Ventures is a joint initiative of the MPowering the State Program, bringing the University of Maryland, Baltimore and University of Maryland, College Park together to commercialize discoveries, and create economic impact by engaging partners in industry and social ventures. By encouraging our students and faculty, providing expert advice and business services, more discoveries will reach the market. By engaging directly with external partners we will bring new investment, expanded markets and more startup ventures.
This is an exempt, regular position and offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.