MAGIC CTF16 winners Dominican Republic

MAGIC Celebrates Successful 16th Capture The Flag (CTF)

WESTMINSTER, MD – MAGIC is thrilled to announce the success of its 16th Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, which took place this past Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Carroll Community College. The event drew participants from the Dominican Republic, Maryland, Massachusetts, Northern Ireland, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, all together representing over 20 different schools and organizations,…

StartUp Lab

2024 StartUp Lab Companies Announced

Featuring 6 Tech Startups based in Carroll County, Maryland  StartUp Lab, a year-long pilot program by the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) to boost STEM startup companies in Carroll County, Maryland, is proud to announce the selection of its premier cohort.  Featuring six companies within the local tech ecosystem and representing various sectors such as…

GRO-MD Internship

Tri-County Student Internship Opportunity

Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory Inc. (MAGIC) Announces Build to Scale (B2S) Venture Challenge Tri-County Student Internship Opportunity MAGIC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on creating a thriving tech ecosystem in Westminster, MD, is proud to announce the launch of a new student research internship opportunity, as part of phase one of it’s federally funded Build…

StartUp Lab

MAGIC Launches StartUp Lab

A New Initiative to Boost Tech Startups in Carroll County, Maryland  MAGIC is excited to announce the launch of StartUp Lab, a pilot program designed to provide valuable guidance and support to STEM startup companies in Carroll County, Maryland. This initiative aims to foster growth, innovation, collaboration, and community within the local tech ecosystem. StartUp…

Good Game Fest 2023 – Recap

MAGIC’s third annual Good Game Fest was held on Friday, November 3 thru Sunday, November 5 at the Best Western Westminster. We drew gamers from across the state to participate in a weekend of retro arcade gaming, console and tabletop tournaments, and more! Here’s a quick recap of what went down… Retro Game Arcade Good…

Baltimore Tech Hub

Carroll County Maryland is now in a Federal Tech Hub

The Biden-Harris administration recently announced 31 federal tech hubs throughout the United States, which will now be eligible to apply for millions in funding to support the growth of their respective technology industries.  The Greater Baltimore Committee along with a consortium of hundreds of tech companies, associations and agencies were awarded this designation as the…

Poe from Baltimore Ravens at Good Game Fest

1st Annual Good Game Fest Results

Good Game Fest Draws Attendees From Across Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC), along with organizers Tables and Towers and Save Point, are pleased to announce the success of the first annual Good Game Fest that took place this past weekend at TownMall of Westminster.  “The success of this event…

Dr. Robert Wack

Board President for MAGIC Steps Down

Dr. Robert Wack Leaving Non-Profit He Founded WESTMINSTER, MD – September 29th, 2021 – The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) has announced the resignation of its founder Dr. Robert Wack, MD from his role as President of MAGIC’s Board of Directors. The reason for Wack’s departure is his new role as Deputy Health Officer with…