“The ACTiVATE Program gave us information, support, and an introduction to the technology transfer process.”
Kim Fawcett
ACTiVATE ’05

“I appreciate going through the process. A methodology I can apply over and over. Very sound”
Juanita Boyd-Hardy
ACTiVATE ’06

“The program introduced me to a whole new world of business and helped me make connections I would not have made on my own.”
Lorraine Charity
ACTiVATE ’09

“I've really enjoyed working on a team with an exciting NASA technology and so many resources available.”
Meta Lankford
ACTiVATE ’07

“I can think of no better way to learn how to run a business than from other women who have successfully done so.”
Laurie Ruleman
ACTiVATE ’09

"The ACTiVATE Program gave us information, support, and an introduction to the technology transfer process." Kim Fawcett
ACTiVATE ‘05

“I appreciate going through the process. A methodology I can apply over and over. Very sound” Juanita Boyd-Hardy
ACTiVATE ‘05

The nonprofit Path Forward Center is a catalyst for economic change by activating women to build their Business Beyond One^TM

Home of the internationally-acclaimed ACTiVATE^(R) program, the Path Forward Center provides programs, resources, access to technologies, tools and support to help women realize their untapped business potential to start and grow their own businesses. Check Impact to see why that potential counts—for the world and Results to learn about our success stories!

Our high-energy, hands-on programs and dynamic speakers are game changers—fostering results in idea generation, realistic planning, capital access, successful business operation and more (see us in action).

The Center's focus is on helping women start and grow their "Business Beyond One" which are businesses that grow beyond the founder to create jobs, increase opportunities, improve communities, and change the world.

ACTiVATE^(R) is a registered trademark of UMBC and used under exclusive license. The Path Forward Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been designated a tax exampt corporation through the I.R.S. statute, section 501(c)(3).

In the News

ACTiVATE at UMBC Alum Wins 2012 Enterprising Women Award
Sequoia Ramsey, President/CEO of Realistic Computing, Inc., and ACTiVATE at UMBC alum, wins 2012 Enterprising Women of the Year Award.
· Path Forward Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship · Jan 26, 2012

Finding a Way In
Female scientists hoping to become entrepreneurs face obstacles — but there are organizations like ACTiVATE that can help.
· Nature.com · Jan 4, 2012

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The nonprofit Path Forward Center is a catalyst for economic change by activating women to build their Business Beyond OneTM

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The nonprofit Path Forward Center is a catalyst for economic change by activating women to build their Business Beyond One^TM