Maryland
Be Moved.
What moves innovation forward? Diverse perspectives. Supportive and welcoming tech communities. Funding and programs. Leading universities. See, startup success isn't just about who you know... it's where you go. So if you’re ready to startup and never stop, consider a place that has everything to support your big idea. Maryland. Be Moved.
#4
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) awards
#3
Technology and science workforce
#1
Emerging venture capital investment
#1
Best state for minority employment
5 WAYS MARYLAND'S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Doing business in Baltimore costs 60% less than SF, and 44% less than NYC.
An ideal mid-Atlantic location puts the world within the reach of entrepreneurs.
A history of helping businesses scale up.
Innovative funding programs, unique opportunities and valuable resources.
Fertile ground for research, incubators and top talent.
INNOVATION LIVES HERE
In Maryland, you’ll find an entrepreneurial spirit that’s welcoming, challenging, and most of all, inspiring. Get to know the people behind Maryland’s groundbreaking innovations.
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As we were deciding where we wanted to have our headquarters, Maryland won hands down. They really support early stage innovation.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Across Maryland, you’ll find world-class incubators, accelerator programs and research parks. And if you just need a basic office space, more and more coworking spaces continue to be added to the map in Maryland, making it easy and affordable to bring your business to Maryland.
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LIFE SCIENCES
#3
Biopharma cluster
CYBERSECURITY & IT
#1
Cyber talent globally
KEY INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
Our highly skilled workforce fuels high-tech industries; while our natural advantages: a prime location, ideal conditions, and proximity to key markets bolster other sectors. Get to know Maryland’s key industries.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRY 4.0
#4
New economy
AEROSPACE & AVIATION
#1
Concentration of aerospace engineers
AGRIBUSINESS & FOOD
12,250
Farms dot the state
CLEANTECH & RENEWABLE ENERGY
#4
Greenest state
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
1/3
of the U.S. population reached overnight
DATA CENTERS
Reliable
Grid
MILITARY, FEDERAL & DEFENSE
#1
in Federal obligations for R&D (per capita)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
#2
Most educated state
TOURISM
Top 25
"Best in the World" destination
CREATIVE ECONOMY
Epicenter
Of today’s tech-driven creative economy.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
#5
Quantum hub
KEY INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRY INNOVATION
Our highly skilled workforce fuels high-tech industries; while our natural advantages: a prime location, ideal conditions, and proximity to key markets bolster other sectors. Get to know Maryland’s key industries.
LIFE SCIENCES
#3
Biopharma cluster
CYBERSECURITY & IT
#1
Cyber talent globally
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRY 4.0
#4
New economy
AEROSPACE & AVIATION
#1
Concentration of aerospace engineers
AGRIBUSINESS & FOOD
12,250
Farms dot the state
CLEANTECH & RENEWABLE ENERGY
#4
Greenest state
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
1/3
of the U.S. population reached overnight
DATA CENTERS
Reliable
Grid
MILITARY, FEDERAL & DEFENSE
#1
in Federal obligations for R&D (per capita)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
#2
Most educated state
TOURISM
Top 25
"Best in the World" destination
CREATIVE ECONOMY
Epicenter
Of today’s tech-driven creative economy.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
#5
Quantum hub
