A Partnership for Learning and Innovation in Health Care
Building on the proven xFoundry model at the University of Maryland, College Park and the School of Pharmacy’s Pharmapreneurship initiative, Pharmapreneurship-xFoundry@UMB offers a hands-on learning experience where participants engage in immersive competitions and projects that build the mindset and skills of a founder.
Through these experiences, students develop essential qualities such as adaptability, resourcefulness, risk tolerance, and resilience - attributes critical for success in any career.
Working closely with teammates, students learn to navigate ambiguity, think creatively under pressure, and effectively tackle complex problems.
Collaboration Across Disciplines
Bringing together individuals from across UMB, teams combine their strengths and share knowledge to tackle challenges from multiple angles. The multidisciplinary approach not only enhances the quality of solutions but also enriches the process and learning experience.
Focus on Health
PharmapreneurshipxFoundry@UMB contributes to the health domain, one of the seven challenge areas identified by xFoundry. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with health professionals, researchers, and policymakers from Maryland’s health care industry, the largest industry in the state, to gain insights into the multifaceted nature of health problems and the interdisciplinary approaches needed to solve them.
Competition Opportunity
Through this partnership, students participate in xFoundry’s competition track, taking on real-world challenges that sharpen their skills and deepen their experience. Learn more at xFoundry Competition Track.