Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence
Tech Powerhouse
The global leader in cybersecurity talent, and home to a burgeoning medical technology sector, it’s no surprise that Maryland is also a hub for AI innovation in the U.S. In fact, the Baltimore/Washington D.C. metro is among the top 10 regions in the nation for employing AI professionals, according to Forbes. As AI advances, Maryland is poised to support it – offering the tech and the talent for companies to hit the ground running with AI ambitions.
Major AI Initiatives from Academic Institutions
With top-rated engineering programs and focused majors for robotics and machine learning, Maryland universities are preparing students for whatever comes next in tech. And as we enter new horizons with AI, Maryland universities are leading the charge in AI research and development.
The University of Maryland is all-in on understanding and harnessing the power of AI, as seen through several initiatives, including: the Industrial AI Center , the Values-Centered AI initiative , a Tech Incubator focused on AI , the Center for Governance of Technology and Systems , and a $68 million agreement with the Army Research Lab to accelerate AI and autonomy.
The University of Baltimore offers a first-of-its-kind Master's in Artificial Intelligence for Business , which bridges the gap between data and action.
Morgan State, through its Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems , has many initiatives focused on ensuring inclusivity in AI. The University also offers AI Machine Learning Bootcamp , a comprehensive training course.
As Fortune put it, Johns Hopkins University "is putting out the welcome mat" with a major investment in a new institute in data science and translation. The Data Science and AI Institute focuses on research and education in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence across diverse fields.
An early entrant into the world of AI , UMBC has than 35 faculty researchers working in AI, machine learning, and data science. UMBC offers courses in AI through its UMBC Training Centers and is home to labs like the UMBC CLSI-SOC Group , a leader in brain-inspired computing, neural network architecture, and their applications. It’s no wonder UMBC has received external research awards for AI-related topics from top institutions including NSF, DARPA, DoD, and NIST.
The University of Maryland is a big research institution. With engineering, AI, robotics, and computer science, the talent flow that comes out of the University of Maryland is crucial to our growth and success.
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Highest concentration doctoral scientists and engineers.
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Professional and technical workers
Companies Leading the Way in AI
Rekor collects, connects, and organizes the world’s mobility data to deliver revolutionary roadway intelligence, laying the foundation for a digital-enabled operating system for the road.
BigBear.ai provides decision intelligence solutions for supply chains and logistics, enterprise operations, manned-unmanned teaming in autonomous systems, and cybersecurity.
Protenus empowers healthcare organizations with AI-powered, scalable risk-reduction solutions built to deliver cohesive and actionable data when and where needed.
Sonavi Labs harnesses the most advanced acoustic technology available coupled with clinically proven diagnostic AI software.
Rackner builds cutting-edge solutions that apply DevSecOps and the power of AI in the datacenter, public and private clouds, and edge, leveraging the future of compute capability and technologies like Kubernetes (k8s) and WebAssembly (WASM).
Delfi uses artificial intelligence and whole genome sequencing to sensitively detect unique patterns of DNA fragmentation in the blood of patients with cancer, with the goal of saving lives through early cancer detection.
Uses higher-level autonomy and AI to create aerial unmanned systems that can fly anywhere, including where there is limited or no GPS access and in confined areas.
Rekor collects, connects, and organizes the world’s mobility data to deliver revolutionary roadway intelligence, laying the foundation for a digital-enabled operating system for the road.
BigBear.ai provides decision intelligence solutions for supply chains and logistics, enterprise operations, manned-unmanned teaming in autonomous systems, and cybersecurity.
Protenus empowers healthcare organizations with AI-powered, scalable risk-reduction solutions built to deliver cohesive and actionable data when and where needed.
Sonavi Labs harnesses the most advanced acoustic technology available coupled with clinically proven diagnostic AI software.
Rackner builds cutting-edge solutions that apply DevSecOps and the power of AI in the datacenter, public and private clouds, and edge, leveraging the future of compute capability and technologies like Kubernetes (k8s) and WebAssembly (WASM).
Delfi uses artificial intelligence and whole genome sequencing to sensitively detect unique patterns of DNA fragmentation in the blood of patients with cancer, with the goal of saving lives through early cancer detection.
Uses higher-level autonomy and AI to create aerial unmanned systems that can fly anywhere, including where there is limited or no GPS access and in confined areas.
Funding & Incentives
Programs to Help Your Company with AI
In Maryland, you’ll find dedicated state programs and focused investors that are all-in on supporting local tech success. Here are a few exciting opportunities for Maryland companies.
This program provides grants for innovation infrastructure projects in eligible technology sectors, including AI. Learn More .
A state-led program that incentivizes investors to make investments in Maryland technology companies. Learn more.
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) drives Maryland’s next wave of startups through a variety of resources and Seed Funds, including the Technology Commercialization Fund. Learn more .
The Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program provides international companies with the opportunity to test out the U.S. market at an affordable rate. Learn more .
