In recent years, the number of companies turning to the nation’s capital region for managing data has boomed. In Maryland, you’ll find a high concentration of tech companies and a prepared talent pool, complemented by modern infrastructure and special incentives for data centers.
Location & Infrastructure
Maryland, a neighbor to D.C., offers data centers stable business opportunities from the public sector and a burgeoning private tech sector. Data centers in Maryland are situated in a more risk-adverse environment than you’ll find in the fire-prone West or flood-prone deep South. On top of our location advantages, our state offers a future-ready infrastructure, with extensive and powerful broadband solutions and a reliable power grid.
“This Maryland location has historically reliable power and proximity to Northern Virginia that the Internet industry needs for success.”
Josh Snowhorn CEO Quantum Loophole
#2
Broadband access
Source: Business Facilities Annual Rankings Report, 2025.
Top 5
Quantum computing hub
Source: Investment Monitor, “World’s Top 5 Quantum Computing Hubs,” 2021.
#4
New economy
Source: ITIF, State New Economy Index, 2022.
A Powerful Incentive Program
When it comes to winning data center projects, Maryland is competing to win. The state offers an enticing incentive to those that select Maryland. Data centers that locate or expand in Maryland and create new, full-time jobs can receive an exemption from the state sales and use tax for up to 20 years.
Maryland leads the nation in cybersecurity and IT innovation, with NSA and several other tech-focused federal entities, along with a high density of cybersecurity & IT private companies calling the state home.
A quantum revolution is coming and the momentum for it is here in Maryland. You’ll find dedicated state programs and focused investors that are all-in on supporting local tech success.
