The Colwell Center is the headquarters of the University System of Maryland (USM) and home to its Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). The Center serves as a collaborative hub for economic development among USM, IMET, and private industry.

The Colwell Center community is comprised of USM faculty and staff, private entities in science related fields, and start-up companies in the IMET Harbor Launch Incubator. 

 

 

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Awe-Inspiring Spaces Under Canvas & Glass

In addition to serving as a collaborative hub for economic development, Baltimore’s Colwell Center has a truly breathtaking venue for your next event. We provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop for large-scale events of up to 1,000 attendees, and can also accommodate small, intimate meetings of just 12 guests.

With stunning views of the Baltimore Harbor, this landmark waterfront property can make your next event a memorable one under the sail-like roof in one of our many events spaces.

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Prime location
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Baltimore.
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Find out about the Colwell Center’s prime office space for established science-related businesses and startups.

Rooted in History

Our purpose permeates from our unique architecture through the work done in between our walls.

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IMET

Scientists at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) strive for: the protection and restoration of coastal marine systems and their watersheds; the sustainable use of natural resources; and the improvement of human health.

Vibrant Professional Community
Offering a collaborative environment designed for the way you want to work. Our diverse network of companies work alongside Faculty, Staff, and Students from the USM as well as other established and startup companies.
Harbor Launch Incubator

Harbor Launch is a startup incubator for early-stage life science and environmental companies. Businesses may rent office space and wet labs, and access selected resources that facilitate economic growth. 

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The Back Story

The Colwell Center for Marine Research and Exploration was built in 1995 to be a multi-use facility, to provide a world center for excellence in marine research, and to allow the public to interface with the scientific research world--to provide a port hole to the Marine World.

Today, owned and managed by the University System of Maryland, it continues this mission as one of the country’s leading centers for research and economic development in life sciences, biotechnology and health care.

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