The Dingman Center is one of the nation’s pre-eminent institutions where the research, education and practice of entrepreneurship are pursued vigorously. We develop and execute curricular and non-curricular programs that uniquely leverage Smith School thought leadership, experiential learning and our network of practitioners to provide maximum resources to our startup community. Every initiative is designed to support the Center’s mission within the Robert H. Smith School of Business: We equip the next generation to launch and support ventures that advance industry and society; We connect the University of Maryland to the innovation economy; and We leverage thought leadership and our network to make entrepreneurs of all kinds more successful.