The CBIC is designed for entrepreneurial students attending UMBC who know they want to start a company, or perhaps already have, and are seeking funding. Come watch UMBC's innovative students pitch their business plans to real Investors--the Baltimore Angels. 

What is the CBIC?
The CBIC is an opportunity for UMBC students who are serious about starting a business.

Who Should Participate?
Any UMBC student (full or part time, graduate or undergraduate) with a dream of launching their own business soon.

Why Participate?
The CIBC will give you "real world" experience.  You'll be paired with a business mentor and you'll get helpful feedback and guidance.  You'll also get connected to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Winners also get: 

·         Free legal services

·         Accounting advice

·         Membership at the award winning Betamore campus in Federal Hill

·         Fundraising advice and Pitch practice with members of Betamore Angels. 

1ST PRIZE = $3,000

2ND PRIZE = $2,000

3RD PRIZE = $1,000 

Additional $2,000 available after 6 months.