Mokhtarzada Hatchery Showcased Student Startups at Fifth Annual Demo Day

University of Maryland students and recent alumni developing startups through the Mokhtarzada Hatchery program presented their work on May 4, 2026, during the initiative’s fifth annual Demo Day. Established in 2021 by UMD alumni Haroon Mokhtarzada (B.A. ’01, economics), Idris Mokhtarzada (B.S. ’10, computer science) and Zeki Mokhtarzada (B.S. ’01, computer science), the Hatchery supports early-stage student ventures with funding, guidance and workspace in the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering. The program selects up to four teams each year and provides mentorship from...