Key Industries
Life Sciences
Life sciences companies need a robust scientific and technical community behind them. Here in Maryland, we call that community our innovation ecosystem, and it's unlike anything else you’ll find in the U.S. What makes our ecosystem so special? Maryland is home to two times more federal labs than any other state, renowned universities, a prepared scientific workforce, and initiatives designed to bolster innovation and success in life sciences.
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Federal obligations for R&D
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NIH R&D awards
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STEM concentration
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Highest concentration doctoral scientists and engineers.
Relocating to Maryland not only put us closer to our academic founders to help advance our research. It also gave us access to the area’s thriving life sciences ecosystem, which is bolstered by a state-led investor tax credit and many other investment and collaboration opportunities.
Programs & Opportunities
4 Ways Maryland Supports Life Science Innovation
Being in Maryland makes a difference for up-and-coming life science companies.
Across the state, a growing network of incubators and accelerators offer facilities and programs to support entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
With NIH and FDA located in Maryland and many more agencies here and in neighboring D.C., being in Maryland gives life science companies a leg up on federal contracting opportunities . Additionally, given our proximity to key federal agencies, Maryland is home to experts in navigating clinical research and regulatory requirements.
Maryland helps power local life sciences companies by offering programs like the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit and the Innovation Investment Tax Credit . These initiatives help spur investment within life sciences companies. See more funding opportunities here .
In addition to state-led funding opportunities, a variety of partners offer R&D funding directly and indirectly. The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and the Maryland Innovation Initiative are just two programs helping bring innovations from lab to market.
All-In on 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.
Industry Innovators
Meet CEOs from our life science companies hear how they're innovating in Maryland.
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Who's Here
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
Maryland is home to some of the biggest names in life sciences, along with up-and-coming industry innovators and the sector's most influential federal institutions.
Galen Robotics is making surgeons' lives easier through assistive technology in the operating room.
NIH, the nation's medical research agency, is in the heart of a busting life sciences corridor in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Galen Robotics is making surgeons' lives easier through assistive technology in the operating room.
NIH, the nation's medical research agency, is in the heart of a busting life sciences corridor in Montgomery County, Maryland.
