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
