KEY INDUSTRIES:
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing the Future
Has it hit you yet? The day you realize your company is no longer just a manufacturing company. It’s a high-tech business. As your business invests in tech equipment to increase efficiency, it should be in an environment moving just as fast as you are. Consider Maryland, a place with a prepared workforce and connected infrastructure.
Maryland’s Workforce
With the rise of Industry 4.0, manufacturing sure looks different today than it did just 20 years ago. As manufacturing companies implement new technologies and streamline processes, the role of the workforce, although different than what it used to be, is as important as ever. Advanced manufacturers need to be backed by a workforce that’s trained, technologically savvy, and ready to work. Maryland’s dedicated apprenticeship programs, career and technical education programs, and leading universities mean a top-notch workforce is ready to assist Maryland manufacturers.
Continuing to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
In Maryland, you won’t go it alone when it comes to finding skilled workforce for your manufacturing business. The state offers tax credits and grants to help manufacturing businesses train workers for the manufacturing jobs of today and tomorrow.
Logistics & Access Advantage
In today’s economy, your business can’t wait around for materials to arrive, and your customers don’t want to hear about delays. Connectivity is more important than ever. In Maryland, you’ll find a powerhouse port and a system of railways and roadways that keep things moving. And with Washington D.C. as our neighbor and many federal labs (2x more than any other state) in Maryland, our location provides access to top-tier opportunities in innovation.
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Explore Funding Programs
A variety of programs are available to help Maryland’s advanced manufacturers remain competitive and drive growth.
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices.
Build Our Future Grant Program
Maryland’s Build Our Future Program provides grants for innovation infrastructure projects intended to support innovation in a variety of technology sectors, including advanced manufacturing.
Equitech Growth Fund
The Equitech Growth Fund, managed by TEDCO, provides grants for infrastructure and workforce development initiatives that support Maryland’s economic competitiveness and inclusive growth of emerging and advanced industries in the State.
Maryland MADE 4.0
Maryland MADE 4.0 is designed to educate, inform and assist manufacturers with the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and enable lasting improvements.
Maryland Manufacturing Success Stories
In Good Company
From companies that are household names, to specialized manufacturers, Maryland is home to leading manufacturers.
More Maryland Powerhouse Industries
Manufacturing spans nearly every business sector. Get to know some of our other leading industries.
Cleantech & Renewable Energy
Maryland is growing as the capital of clean technology in America, thanks to the innovative wind and battery companies choosing Maryland as their home for making products that will power our future.
Aerospace & Aviation
Powered by a strong military presence and a burgeoning uncrewed aviation sector, aerospace and aviation thrive in Maryland.
Life Sciences
From pharmaceuticals and medicine, to medical devices and supplies, our life sciences community turns to Maryland’s manufacturing community to bring medical innovations to life.
