Build. Learn. Share.
These people are
building something great
Startup Shell is the student-run coworking space and incubator at the University of Maryland. We foster entrepreneurship through collaboration.
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Applications are open from February 6th to March 3rd.
Build fast, launch faster
A Community of Entrepreneurs
180+
Innovative ventures dedicated to solve some of the world's biggest problems
450+
Members building, learning, and sharing together
$100M+
Total value of our alumni and current ventures
Countless
Number of students inspired by collaborative entrepreneurship
What we do
A Home for Hackers, Builders, Designers
And Anyone Who Wants To Change The World
And Anyone Who Wants To Change The World
Late night at Startup Shell
Startup Shell alumni Sean Bae talks Samsara AI tech in the Space
Shellers talk during an event
Truebill co-founder's answer Sheller's questions
Shell Talks
Shell Hacks
Founder Fireside Chats
Solving the World's Toughest Problems
Designed to catalyze growth
Startup Shell helps driven, talented, and diverse students from the earliest stages of their careers to build great companies. We accept both founders with established companies and fellows with incredible skillsets who go on to help other ventures or build their own startups.
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"Startup Shell provides a space and sense of community where student entrepreneurs can go and meet like-minded students who are committed to solving problems and launching businesses"
Holly DeArmond
Director, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
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