Maryland
Be Moved.
You won't find innovation and opportunity like this anywhere else in America. From our innovative businesses, to our diverse community, the essence of what makes Maryland special might be America's best kept secret. But it's our time to shine, and we welcome you to shine with us.
WHY MARYLAND
5 REASONS BUSINESSES TURN TO MARYLAND
40% of Marylanders hold a bachelor's degree or higher, ranking fourth in the nation. Nearly 20% of Marylanders have a graduate or professional degree, ranking Maryland second in the nation. More on workforce.
One of the best-performing power grids in the nation, broadband access for 95% of the state, and a connected transportation infrastructure. More on infrastructure.
With D.C. as our neighbor, the nation’s decision makers are in our backyard, and in our prime mid-Atlantic location, and our location is about as good as it gets. More on location.
Maryland is one of the most diverse states in the U.S., and home to renowned cultural institutions. More on culture.
From our highly ranked early education systems, to our leading universities, and everything in between, Maryland prides itself on education. More on education.
#2
Safest City (Columbia)
#2
Federal obligations for R&D
#3
Most educated state
#1
Most diverse state (East Coast)
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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YOUR BEST LIFE STARTS HERE
From the mountains in Western Maryland, to the Atlantic Ocean, Maryland offers a diverse landscape and endless opportunity for living the good life.
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
12,250
Farms dot the state
CLEANTECH & RENEWABLE ENERGY
#4
Greenest state
DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS
1/3
of the U.S. population reached overnight
DATA CENTERS
Reliable
Grid
MILITARY, FEDERAL & DEFENSE
#1
Federal obligations for R&D (per capita)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
#1
Median household income
TOURISM
#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.