Blog

Welcome to the MAGIC blog—your inside look at how innovation, entrepreneurship, and community are coming together to shape the future of technology in Westminster and beyond. As the storytelling hub of the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory (MAGIC), this space highlights the people, programs, and partnerships driving a more connected and inclusive tech ecosystem.

Community Connections

Community Connections – How we are serving the greater good At the Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center (ARIC), we believe that

April 7, 2026

MAGIC Hosts it’s 17th Capture the Flag at ARIC

WESTMINSTER, MD – For the first time in its history, MAGIC hosted its 17th Capture The Flag (CTF) competition on

March 22, 2026

A New Chapter for Robotics in Westminster

ARIC’s Transformation Ever driven by the big yellow garage door on Union Alley, behind Westminster New & Used Furniture, and

March 22, 2026

MAGIC Executive Director Moves to Tedco

MAGIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MOVES TO TEDCO Graham Dodge will continue serving MAGIC as a board member   WESTMINSTER, MD –

March 22, 2026

MAGIC Celebrates Successful 16th Capture The Flag

WESTMINSTER, MD – MAGIC is thrilled to announce the success of its 16th Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, which took

March 22, 2026

2024 StartUp Lab Companies Announced

Featuring 6 Tech Startups based in Carroll County, Maryland  StartUp Lab, a year-long pilot program by the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation

March 22, 2026

STEP Challenge Winners Announced

MAGIC is pleased to announce the success of their inaugural STEP Challenge (previously known as Hackathon) – a technology-focused pitch

March 22, 2026

MAGIC Honors Innovators and Changemakers During Black History Month

Building tech communities through cutting edge innovation, entrepreneurial incubation, and public education is core to MAGIC’s nonprofit mission. If we

March 22, 2026

Tri-County Student Internship Opportunity

Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory Inc. (MAGIC) Announces Build to Scale (B2S) Venture Challenge Tri-County Student Internship Opportunity MAGIC, a 501(c)3

March 22, 2026