Ways to Support MAGIC

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, MAGIC’s primary goal is not to profit, but rather to provide invaluable resources to the public and make a positive impact on our community. More specifically, we create the space for tech innovation and entrepreneurship to thrive. We rely on the support of our friends, neighbors, and community in order…

Hackathon 2020 Wrap-Up

To see our Winners Announcement, click here!  The Hackathon is a weekend-long challenge where teams compete to create and develop an app to then pitch to a panel of judges. At least, that is the concept. Along the way, each of our participants also learn, grow, and share their passion for technology, which we hope…

Hackathon Winners Announcement!

We finished our latest Hackathon this weekend and we’re so proud of all of our amazing winners and participants. We’d like to thank everyone who was involved with the event from the students to the volunteers, and everyone in between.   We couldn’t make this amazing event happen without you. So, we thank each and…

Is My Start-Up Right for a Tech Incubator?

Entrepreneurs have a few options when it comes to choosing where to grow their startup company. Co-working spaces like our very own CoGarage.co in Westminster are a great place for creative professionals to work alongside others, instead of in isolation. Often times co-working spaces, whether private or public, will host incubator and/or accelerator programs. So…

The Origins of CTF

Cyber attacks are common in today’s world, and therefore cybersecurity is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for businesses.  In response, students and professionals in the information security industry have been working hard to discover the ways these attackers can hack into companies’ computer networks and acquire sensitive and private data. Cybersecurity training allows those…

How to Get a Job in Tech

It’s no secret that the world of technology makes for a lucrative and attractive career. For some, the allure of active, daily problem-solving pulls them towards the field. For others, it is the promise of innovation and getting to be a part of the future that inspires them to apply. No matter what you’re looking…

MAGIC CONJURES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, The Tech Incubator Program Gains Exiting Startup CEO

MAGIC CONJURES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The tech incubator program gains exiting startup CEO WESTMINSTER, MD – September 5th, 2019 – The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that their search for a new Executive Director has ended with the recruitment of serial entrepreneur and Maryland native, Graham Dodge. The circumstances of his…