Want to join a community of builders, creators and entrepreneurs? Join Startup Shell!
Startup Shell is UMD’s home for builders, creators and entrepreneurs. They are a student-run startup incubator and coworking space at UMD that provides students with the space, resources, and network to build and scale their startups. For the last 10 years, they have brought together the university’s most innovative students to develop ventures that are collectively valued at over $1B. Their members have been a part of YCombinator, raised multimillion-dollar seed rounds and successfully exited their companies.
Startup Shell members get access to:
- A 24/7 co-working space in the IDEA Factory
- A network of 600+ entrepreneurs and industry professionals
- $100K worth of physical and digital resources (https://startupshell.org/resources)
- A tight-knit and supportive community of fellow creators across campus
- Mentorship and funding to take their startups to the next level
- Community events such as retreats and dinners
- A table at Shell Expo, our semesterly showcase where we bring in investors, University officials, and friends of Shell
- And much more…
If you are interested in getting involved, applications will open on February 2nd at 6 p.m. at https://startupshell.org/apply.
They will also be hosting multiple events in the Shell space (4462 Stadium Drive (IDEA Factory) Room #1101) that are open to everyone. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about Shell and interact with creators and entrepreneurs on campus.
- Learn About Shell on Thursday, February 2nd from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Fancy & Spicy: Connecting the World Through Cooking and Technology on Monday, February 6th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Shell Talk: Mastering the Art of Prompt Engineering on Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Check out the full list at https://startupshell.org/events.
If you have any questions about Shell, reach out via https://startupshell.org/contact. Join their Discord to stay updated: https://startupshell.org/discord.
