Startup Shell

Startup Shell is a student-run nonprofit incubator that fosters entrepreneurship through collaboration at UMD.

Startup Shell was founded in 2012 by a few students frustrated with the lack of a good coworking space on campus. Then-director of the TAP Building - Craig Dye - unofficially gave the students a lab space that was being used for storage. Years later, Startup Shell is a flourishing student-run incubator supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating society's next generation of movers and shakers.

09/28/2026

Shell alumni Vikram and Vivek (Trellis AI) are back on campus to talk through the engineering behind serving 3,000,000 U.S. patients, from betting on AGI, building deep moats, to earning trust in their customers’ most critical workflows. Skip the larp, get the real story.

🍕 Food provided
📍 Startup Shell (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕔 Wednesday, September 30th | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

09/25/2026

Applications are extended through Saturday 11:59 PM. 👀

Check out a few moments from this season: Sustainabli Shell Talk, Z Fellows, Shell Marketplace, Open House, and see what you’d be joining.

Got an idea, a venture, or you’re just ready to build? Apply now, link in bio!

09/24/2026

Last call! 📣

This is your final chance to check out Startup Shell before applications close, come meet current members, ask questions, and see the space for yourself.

📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕕 Tomorrow, Friday Sept. 25 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

09/21/2026

What a Marketplace! 📸🌟

Loved seeing everyone come through, browse/learn/buy (maybe even drink) what our community made, and hang out in the space together for the immaculate vibes.

Interested in showcasing something of your own next marketplace? Applications for our fall batch are open until this Friday, Sept. 25th 11:59pm!

09/19/2026

The Art Soirée is back, and this time it’s part of Henson Week! 🎨✨

In the spirit of “Create. Make. Play.”, come spend a cozy evening making art with the Shell community. Printing, painting, bracelet making, drawing, and more, bring a project you’re working on or start something fresh with our supplies.

📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕕 Tuesday, September 22nd | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Snacks provided, see you there!

09/14/2026

Cory Levy, founder of Z Fellows, is joining us for an open Q&A on building startups, raising capital, and breaking into Silicon Valley. Open to all students, especially CS/engineering/business folks interested in startups or VC.

📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕕 Thursday, September 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Spots are limited, so RSVP via Luma using the QR code or link in bio!

09/10/2026

Shell Marketplace is back! 🛍️

Come shop handmade goods, prints, and trinkets, all made or curated by Shellers. Stick around for project demos and free food while you browse!

📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕠 Friday, September 18th | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

09/09/2026

Shell Open House is TODAY! 🎉

Come meet current members and learn how the application process works! No pressure, great conversation, and good vibes.

📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101
🕕 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Can’t make it today? We’ve got you:
🗓️ Tues, Sept 15 | 5:30–6:30 PM
🗓️ Mon, Sept 21 | 5:30–6:30 PM
🗓️ Application Review Workshop: Wed, Sept 23 | 5:00–6:30 PM

See you there!

09/05/2026

This upcoming week, we’re talking green tech and hardware with Oliver D’Esposito. Come hear how Sustainabli went from an idea to real energy savings in campus labs! 🪴🥼

🕚 Tuesday, Sept 18th | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 4462 Stadium Dr (IDEA Factory), Room 1101

Address

4467 Technology Drive #1100
College Park, MD
20742

Website

https://startupshell.org/

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