Founder Resources
District Angels operates as a member-driven syndicate, bringing together individuals who want to back bold startups with shared insights, reduced risk, and collective confidence.
Useful Links
Fundraising & Legal Essentials
SBA Washington Metropolitan Area District - Federal support for small businesses serving DC, Montgomery & Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Arlington, Fairfax & Loudoun counties in Virginia
Washington DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) - Business registration and licensing for DC-based companies
Maryland Department of Commerce - State resources for Maryland startups including tax incentives and funding programs
Virginia Economic Development Partnership - Startup support and funding opportunities for Virginia-based companies
DC Bar Pro Bono Program - Legal assistance for qualifying small businesses and nonprofits
DC Economic Development Corporation - Local funding and development programs
Education & Workshops
Startup Grind Washington DC - Monthly founder dinners and educational events with 10,000+ member community
DC Startup & Tech Week - Annual week-long event featuring workshops, networking, and investor meetings
1776 (Now Union) - Entrepreneurship programs and startup support in DC
George Washington University Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence - Workshops and mentorship programs
University of Maryland Dingman Center - Entrepreneurship education and startup competitions
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center - Innovation programs and startup incubation
Networking & Community
Technical.ly DC - Local startup news and community events
Founders Network DC - Peer mentorship program for startup founders
Women's Business Centers (WBC) - DC Area - Support network for women entrepreneurs
DC Web Women - Community for women in tech and digital industries
Startup DMV - Regional startup community and job board
Northern Virginia Technology Council - Tech industry association with networking events
Maryland Tech Council - Statewide technology trade organization
Tools & Templates
SBA Business Smart Toolkit - Ready-to-use workshop toolkit that lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit-ready
University of Maryland Faculty and Graduate Student Startup Guide - Interactive guide for aspiring graduate student and faculty entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland with resources from different stages based on what is useful to your company
UMB Entrepreneur Toolkit - Business Plan Development - University of Maryland Baltimore's comprehensive guide for developing business plans
SCORE Washington DC Templates - Local SCORE chapter offering free mentoring, resources, and training to anyone looking to start or grow a small business
Maryland SBDC Business Research Platforms - Business research platforms for when you need information and/or data for your business
Virginia SBDC Resources - No-cost individualized advising resources from start up to established businesses
