Maryland Clean Tech

CLEAN TECH

Maryland: Charging Towards a Cleanpower Tomorrow

Whether it’s solar, nuclear, energy storage, or energy efficiency, from the inception of an idea to putting green power on the grid, Maryland has the people and the programs to power your future-facing cleantech, renewable, and energy storage solutions. Whether you’re a new company just getting off the ground, an established business preparing for production, or are ready to expand your operations, Maryland has the strongest climate action plan in the nation with the commitment and funding to fuel your future.

Prototyping & Product Development

• 30+ Accelerators and Incubators

• 17 Maker Spaces

• Funding support through numerous grant programs

Market Validation

• Early stage clean tech institutional investors

• Commercialization assistance

• Dedicated funding through Build our Future Grants

Scaling & Growth

• 20+ programs that support deployment of mature renewable energy technologies.

• Tax credits and grants

• Support for scale up site selection

Programs to Power You

From inception to essential, Maryland has the programs to power you. We’re ready to support your business from an idea, through validation, to production, the market, and beyond.

OPEN Energy Innovation Program

Through OPEN, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provides grant funding to forward thinking energy projects that drive greenhouse gas reductions, equity in energy projects, and energy affordability.

Chesapeake Bay Seed Capital Fund

Investing in innovative solutions that improve the air and water quality of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in a wide-range of industries including agritech and electric vehicles.

Maryland Energy Innovation Institute (MEI2)

For a world that demands solutions for power and efficiency, MEI2 helps bring products out of the lab and into the market. From research to seed grants to accelerator programs, MEI2 offers a range of clean energy business development opportunities.

Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit

Fostering growth in Maryland’s tech sectors by incentivizing investment in early-stage companies, Maryland is lighting the path forward for cleantech companies.

For more information contact:

Ryan Powell, PhD

Energy Program Manager

443-938-2224 | ryan.powell1@maryland.gov

business.maryland.gov/key-industries/

Wes Moore | Governor

Aruna Miller | Lt. Governor

Harry Coker, Jr. | Secretary of Commerce