Advantages

• Desirable Location:
  The SSIC is in the middle of the East Coast’s newest centers for innovative and cutting- edge communications and IT production. Flanked by the Discovery Communication and Technology Center and down the street from the AFI’s Silver Theater, the SSIC provides the electric, creative atmosphere start-up companies thrive on. Networking and partnering opportunities are around every corner in Silver Spring and the SSIC will bring them all to you.

  The SSIC is a short stroll from the Silver Spring Metro and MARC rail stations, providing direct access to Washington D.C. and the region’s three airports. In addition, it’s only minutes away from major research institutions like NIH, NIST and 17 other federal research and regulatory agencies. Need interns? The SSIC is also well positioned with world-class higher learning institutions like Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland System and Montgomery College.

• Personalized Office Space:
  SSIC offers over 40 individual offices of virtually every shape and size to fit the needs of your company. Each office is equipped with telephones and wired for broadband Internet connections ready to go as soon as you move in.

• Lease Flexibility:
  You can start out with one or two offices and as you grow, SSIC will work with you to provide the additional space you need. You only pay for what you need, when you need it.
  
• Shared Amenities:
  To help keep your costs down, the SSIC provides some amenities that companies will share: reception desk, conference and meeting room, copy machines and fax machines.
  
• Business Resources and Support Services:
  We understand that as a start-up you may not have the time to search out some of the resources you will need to grow. So, the SSIC brings them to you. We will provide access to a full menu of business, legal and technical advice and assistance all aimed at helping your company grow and prosper.

• Proven Track Record:
  The SSIC is part of the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development family – the same people who created the Maryland Technology Development Center (MTDC) for info-tech and bio-tech start-ups. In four short years, the MTDC has become one of the region’s most successful incubators with over 25 graduates. This is a proven track record of success.

  We know what young companies need to survive and we are committed to providing you with the resources and help you need to make it through this critical time in your company’s life. As a SSIC company, you will have the region’s most experienced, most creative and most innovative team of professionals at your fingertips.

  The Silver Spring Innovation Center creates the kind of environment innovative companies flourish in. You and other like-minded entrepreneurs can share experiences, develop partnerships and feed off of the synergy in this dynamic atmosphere. With the advantages and the incredible location SSIC offers, it is truly a one-of-a-kind facility in a one-of-a-kind community.
  

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