Broader Vision. Intentional Focus. Startup Wins.

Our Vision

UpSurge Baltimore’s vision is a world-class innovation economy filled with growing startups and thriving businesses. As a leading voice for the private-sector in the Baltimore Region, the Greater Baltimore Committee is committed to fostering equitable economic growth through a variety of interconnected strategies.  As part of GBC, UpSurge’s focus is to improve founders’ ability to launch and scale startups and empower partners to support growing businesses in the region. 

About Greater Baltimore Committee
From Ecosystem Building to Economic Development

Collective Effort

Acquired by Greater Baltimore Committee in April 2025, UpSurge is building a thriving ecosystem for innovation and startup advancement.

This work is made possible by the generous contributions of individuals, foundations, and partners across the public and private sector.

Our partners recognize the importance of startup growth to the health and sustainability of the regional economy and are committed to actively engaging in UpSurge’s work. 

Enabling Action through Data and Insights

Strengthening the Startup Pipeline
  • The UpSurge Database — A regional database of startup activity detailing founders and companies, informed and validated by investors, industry experts and data partners.
  • High-growth companies + High-potential startups — Identifying and highlighting startups and companies poised for investment and growth in the region.
Convening for Impact
  • Founder-centered programs and partnerships that accelerate milestone achievement.
  • Connecting founders to resources & networks — Through digital platforms, accelerator programs, and other touchpoints aimed at investors, sector experts, universities, and corporations.
  • Convening innovation stakeholders and stewarding an ecosystem-wide entrepreneur support network that includes regional showcases.
Positioning the Baltimore Region for National and Global Competitiveness
  • Elevating local innovation and startup leaders’ successes on a national and global level to tell the story of our region’s tech ecosystem more broadly.

Our Partners

UpSurge Baltimore is a private sector initiative launched in 2021 and funded by a committed group of founding partners. We’ve built a thriving startup community in collaboration with the many dedicated leaders across government, academia, private companies, entrepreneur support organizations, foundations, non-profits, and neighborhoods.

With support from the GBC Partner network and aligned with the All In 2035 economic opportunity plan, UpSurge will continue to influence startup growth to positively impact the health and resilience of the Baltimore region’s economy.

To learn more about how you and your organization can get more involved, please connect with us: partners@gbc.org.