Our Mission

Build Baltimore brings together changemakers in our city to promote and create meaningful experiences and interactions. With two days of programming spanning entrepreneurship + technology, health + wellness, and inventing + building, there are more avenues for learning and exploration than ever before.

Beta City

Beta City brings together Baltimore’s greatest minds for a full day of pitches, startup demos and a celebration of our growing community.

Day 1

Garage Fest

Join us for a free day of family fun and community engagement. Explore the three pillars of health in movement, mindfulness and nutrition. Garage Fest is a family friendly day focused on makers, tinkerers, and inventors. Join us as we build something new together.

Day 2

Beta City | Sept 28

Beta City is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates leaders, makers and innovators in Baltimore. Watch leading startups pitch their dream to top national investors and compete for a cash prize. Be inspired by Baltimore’s greatest innovators and celebrate the companies and individuals growing our city as an entrepreneurship destination. Beta City brings together Baltimore’s greatest minds for a full day of pitches, startup demos and a celebration of our growing community.

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Garage Fest | Sept. 30

Join The Foundery and all the Makers at City Garage as we celebrate Baltimore, our people, and their passion projects. Explore inside the Garage and our exhibit hall located right outside. Navigate your way through an interactive experience in Making, including robots, music, drones, and more. The community will be ready to share their work and build some memories with you and your family.