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#1

Emerging life science hubs

#1

Cyber Talent Globally (D.C. Region)

The Washington, D.C. metro area is the world’s top market for cybersecurity talent with a 5% global share. If it were a country, Washington, D.C. would be the world’s fourth largest for cybersecurity talent.

#3

Top metro for life sciences research talent

When comparing the nation’s top 25 metros, CBRE named the Washington D.C./Baltimore region as the third best area for life sciences research talent.

#3

Best state for AI Jobs

#3

Biopharma cluster in the U.S.

The Maryland/Virginia/Washington DC “BioHealth Capital Region” places third in a ranking of the top ten U.S. biopharma clusters based on criteria including patents, NIH grant funding, venture capital, lab space, and number of jobs

#4

New economy

Maryland ranks fourth in the 2022 State New Economy Index, a measure of a state’s economy as knowledge-based, globalized, entrepreneurial, information technology-driven and innovation-based. Additionally, Maryland workers rank 5th for gross-value-added per worker to the economy in the manufacturing industry.

#5

Defense spending

#6

Most innovative state

#8

Quantum computing (University of Maryland)

The University of Maryland, College Park ranks as the eighth best research institution for quantum computing. The University is home to one of the first quantum computing firms to go public.

#8

Venture capital investment

According to Pitchbook, in 2023 Maryland companies raised nearly $3.4 billion in venture capital funds. Among the states Maryland ranked 8th for capital raised on a per capita basis & 10th overall.