The global leader in cybersecurity talent, and home to a burgeoning medical technology sector, it’s no surprise that Maryland is also a hub for AI innovation in the U.S. In fact, the Baltimore/Washington D.C. metro is among the top 10 regions in the nation for employing AI professionals, according to Forbes. As AI advances, Maryland is poised to support it – offering the tech and talent for companies to hit the ground running with AI ambitions.
An early entrant into the world of AI, UMBC has more than 35 faculty researchers working in AI, machine learning, and data science. UMBC offers courses in AI through its UMBC Training Centers and is home to labs like the UMBC CLSI-SOC Group, a leader in brain-inspired computing, neural network architecture, and their applications. It’s no wonder UMBC has received external research awards for AI-related topics from top institutions including NSF, DARPA, DoD, and NIST.
Major AI Initiatives from Academic Institutions
With top-rated engineering programs and focused majors for robotics and machine learning, Maryland universities are preparing students for whatever comes next in tech. And as we enter new horizons with AI, Maryland universities are leading the charge in AI research and development.
“With engineering, AI, robotics, and computer science, the talent flow that comes out of the University of Maryland is crucial to our growth and success.”
Pramod Raheja CEO Airgility
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Professional and technical workers
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey; ranking excludes Washington D.C., 2024.
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Federal obligations for R&D
Source: National Science Foundation and U.S. Bureau of the Census; ranking excludes Washington, DC., 2023.
#3
Technology and science workforce
Source: Milken Institute, State Technology and Science Index, 2022.
“Here’s the thing: This technology is already here, the only question is whether we are going to be reactive or proactive in this moment. Our administration will always choose to lead.”
Governor Wes Moore Announced a statewide executive order in 2023 focused on artificial intelligence.
4 Programs to Boost AI
Build Our Future Grant
This program provides grants for innovation infrastructure projects in eligible technology sectors, including AI.
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) drives Maryland’s next wave of startups through a variety of resources and Seed Funds, including the Technology Commercialization Fund.
