Phase 2

Who it's for:

Maryland-based climate-tech companies
Pre-revenue to early-revenue (pre-seed to seed)
Clear product concept and early proof-of-concept data
Fewer than 5 employees (preferred)
Need for external design/engineering support

What we do:

Who it's for:

Industrial design, mechanical/electrical/thermal engineering support
CAD, 3D modeling, and materials selection
Rapid prototyping and small-batch fabrication
Functional testing and validation
Design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) guidance
Weekly MEIA project management and milestone tracking

Deliverables

Budget and Timeline

Physical prototype or MVP
CAD files, BOM, and technical documentation
Prototype testing and validation results
DFM/DFA recommendations

Budget and Timeline

Up to $30,000 in MEIA-funded prototyping support (paid directly to vendors)
Rolling admissions; 3-6 month projects

Phase 2: Manufacturing Accelerator

Built for startups transitioning from prototype to production. This program helps founders de-risk manufacturing by supporting supply chain strategy, process engineering, cost modeling, and production planning—setting companies up for scale and investment.

Eligibility: The following is needed to be eligible

Climate-tech company
A validated Prototype
A product that has been sold into the market
Preparing for Seed/Series A round
A few to 50 employees
Willing to commit to half the cost

Who it's for:

Maryland-based climate tech companies with a validated prototype
Preparing for seed/Series A or scale-up capital
Typically 2-50 employees
Identified customer/beachhead market and line-of-sight to production

What we do:

Who it's for:

Process engineering & design-for-manufacturing refinement
Supply chain mapping and vendor identification
Make-vs-buy analysis and contract manufacturing support
Facility planning, equipment strategy, and automation feasibility
COGS modeling, costed BOMs, and production forecasting
Quality systems, compliance pathways (as relevant)

Deliverables

Budget and Timeline

Scalable manufacturing plan with decision points & timelines
Updated architecture for manufacturability
Vendor list & sourcing strategy
Costed BOM and preliminary COGS
Supply chain risk assessment
Quality/compliance framework

Budget and Timeline

Up to $30,000 in MEIA-funded prototyping support (paid directly to vendors)
3-6 month engagements with structured milestones

Phase 2: Prototyping Accelerator

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Phase 2: Prototyping Accelerator

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Budget and Timeline

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Phase 2: Manufacturing Accelerator

Who it's for:

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What we do:

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Deliverables

Budget and Timeline

Budget and Timeline

Budget and Timeline

Budget and Timeline

Budget and Timeline

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