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Library systems throughout the region, from Mount Vernon to Anne Arundel County, offer would-be entrepreneurs many resources to help — and often at no cost. On the other side of that founder journey, Baltimore and the DMV are mourning the loss of a highly regarded local leader: Amit Yoran, who died at the beginning of 2025. Several colleagues and friends remembered the late Tenable CEO for his work and authenticity.
Read on for our weekly roundup of top news in the region.
📰 News Incubator: What to know
• Universities in Baltimore risk losing tens of millions in funding due to the Trump administration’s policies related to NIH grants. [Baltimore Biz Journal]
• DeepSeek is the latest AI model. One technologist warns people to “take a breath” and not get too caught up in the hype. [Technical.ly]
• Baltimore HQed energy company Constellation is investing $100 million in Maryland’s sole nuclear plant. [Baltimore Banner]
• Maryland is proactively bringing lawsuits against the Trump admin’s recent policy moves. [Maryland Matters]
• Leaders in the region are working on revamping Baltimore’s image, and it may be working. [Baltimore Magazine]
• Tech ecosystem nonprofit UpSurge Baltimore released its 2025 impact report, including lots of data about the local state of innovation. [UpSurge]
• PwrQ, a data center infrastructure provider based in Hanover, is expanding its headquarters due to “unprecedented demand.” [Maryland Dept. of Commerce/Baltimore Biz Journal]
• Maryland and Baltimore are suing the gun company Glock over its design that’s allegedly easy to rig to be modified into a machine-gun-like weapon. [Washington Post]
• The state’s transportation authority is approving contracts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. Each contract, focused on construction management and inspections, is worth $20 million. [CBS]
🗓️ On the Calendar
• Partner Event: Learn about how tech plays into disaster relief on Feb. 19 at the World Trade Center Institute AGILE Global Innovation Series. [Details here]
• Attend a Valentine’s Day-themed cyber event on Feb. 14 at Towson University. [Details here]
• High school students can attend an AI-focused workshop on Feb. 17. Computers will be provided. [Details here]
• Hear from local university-based entrepreneurs at a showcase hosted by UpSurge Baltimore on Feb. 18. [Details here]
• Founders: Learn about ways to automate certain tasks during an Impact Hub workshop on Feb. 18, as well as how to best leverage data when starting a business on Feb. 20. [Details here]
• Get the details about recent trends in tech and disruptive commerce at a talk on Feb. 21 hosted by bwtech@UMBC. [Details here]
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