Key Industries
CYBERSECURITY & IT
The State of Cyber
In tech, the right environment can take you from surviving to thriving. Tapping into a built-in customer base–one with significant tech needs and spending power–sets you up for success. We’re talking about the military and federal government, which have a major presence in Maryland. Here, you’ll also find a density of tech workers with skills to service your public sector clients and wow your private sector customers.
Artificial Intelligence
Maryland is all-in on AI, with a federal tech hub designation, dedicated academic efforts, and a Governor who is embracing next-gen tech.
4 PROGRAMS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS STARTUP AND NEVER STOP
In Maryland, you’ll find dedicated state programs and focused investors that are all-in on supporting local tech success. Here are four exciting opportunities for Maryland companies.
DataTribe is a cybersecurity-focused startup foundry in Fulton, Maryland, which provides capital, facilities, and a variety of services to qualified cybersecurity startups.
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 Cybersecurity Investment Fund and Technology Commercialization Fund.
The bwtech@UMBC Cyber Incubator, adjacent to leading tech university UMBC and 15 minutes from the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, provides dedicated space and resources for cyber startups. More incubators in Maryland .
If the cyber industry had a corporate headquarters, it would be Maryland. Maryland has the largest concentration of cyber expertise and resources in the world.
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Cyber Talent Globally (D.C. Region)
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Federal obligations for R&D
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STEM concentration
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Tech talent pipeline
The Quantum State
Maryland is home to collectively the most forward thinking quantum incubators, accelerators and startups in the nation working on every aspect of quantum computing.
Homegrown Success
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
From cyber startups to industry powerhouses, Maryland is a hotbed of innovation in the IT & Cybersecurity sector. Get to know the companies calling Maryland home.
When you look at the innovation in cybersecurity and data science, Maryland's right at the heart of that boom.
- Robert Lee, CEO & Co-Founder, Dragos
The U.S. Government cybersecurity operations are located within the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Our headquarters in downtown Columbia is close to national security and civilian cybersecurity agencies.
- Steve Vintz, CFO, Tenable
When you look at the innovation in cybersecurity and data science, Maryland's right at the heart of that boom.
- Robert Lee, CEO & Co-Founder, Dragos
The U.S. Government cybersecurity operations are located within the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Our headquarters in downtown Columbia is close to national security and civilian cybersecurity agencies.
- Steve Vintz, CFO, Tenable
