Extreme social distancing requirements put into place earlier this year have caused many business owners to make abrupt decisions and changes to the way they operate. Working-from-home for some employees has been provided as an option and a requirement for others. Luckily, there are plenty of tech tools already out…

In this MAGIC Spotlight, we talked with Julius Knapp, CEO and Co-Founder of Dirigible Systems.

Silicon Valley, California is home to some of the most successful and well-known tech companies in the world. By acting as a hub for tech innovation, it's a place where startups can get access to the resources they need to build upon their ideas and be better positioned for success.…

As healthcare technology evolves and advances, more and more personal health data can be collected. One significant advantage of these improvements in medical tech is that the more our doctors are able to learn about our individual health concerns, the better they can provide effective treatments and solutions for healing.…

One of the things that the widespread effects of COVID-19 have taught the world is that improved methods of healthcare delivery are needed now more than ever before. Mitigating the spread of the novel coronavirus has been challenging for both citizens and healthcare workers across the globe, so it’s vital…

I'm still relatively new to Carroll County, and by most local measures I will be for the next 15 years.  But I couldn't be more proud to be living in Carroll County and the City of Westminster (especially working for MAGIC) than I am now during the COVID-19 crisis.  If…

If you’ve followed along with our social media posts this month, you probably already know that there are different types of hackers. Some do it for the good, and some do it for the bad. White hat hackers are the ethical kind of hacker, using network penetration tests to help…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

WESTMINSTER, MD - January 28th, 2020 - The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce that two veterans of venture capital have joined their Board of Directors: Christopher College of TCP Venture Capital, and C. Edward Spiva of Anthem Capital. “Chris and Ed will add tremendous value to…

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…

The Capture The Flag (CTF) Event Reached Over 300 Students in 3 Countries   WESTMINSTER, MD - November 11th, 2019  The Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC) is pleased to announce another successful Capture The Flag (CTF) event that took place this past Saturday, November 9th at the Community Media Center…

    Starting a business is tough work. Whether you're getting started with a new app or you're looking to provide state-of-the-art technological solutions to your clients, founding a start-up is a big risk with the potential for great rewards.  Choosing the right people, the right product, and the right…