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Launch UMD Campaign
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A New Beginning for Shell
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Create. Learn. Share.
Startup Shell is UMD's home for creators and entrepreneurs
Startup Shell is a student-run startup incubator and co-working space at UMD. We provide the student entrepreneurship community with the space, resources, and network to explore ideas, collaborate, and scale their ventures. For the last 10 years, we’ve brought together the university’s most innovative students to develop ventures that are collectively valued at over $1B.
Student ventures
Launch your venture
600+
Member community of founders, builders, and creators
200+
Student founded ventures since 2012
$1B+
Combined current and alumni venture value
$100K
In physical and digital resources for members
Events
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Shell Talks
Shell Expos
Founder Fireside Chats
Late night at Startup Shell