Cyber Howard Is Taking Applications. Here’s What It Does for Startups

If you’ve got a big idea in cybersecurity, Howard County might be the best place in the country to launch it. The Cyber Howard Accelerator, run by the Howard County Economic Development Authority and the Technology Advancement Center, is a 12-week rocket boost for early-stage startups. Think expert mentorship, market strategy coaching, funding connections, and access to testing environments—plus introductions to government agencies and major industry players. And the location? Chef’s kiss. You’re practically neighbors with the U.S. Cyber Command, NSA, and top defense contractors, meaning opportunity is literally down the road. This program is built to take you from concept to commercialization with the tools, network, and know-how to make it happen. Applications close Sept. 1—time to suit up.