Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
“Make your move to Maryland.
You won’t find innovation and opportunity like this anywhere else in America. From our innovative businesses to our diverse community, the essence of what makes Maryland special might be America’s best-kept secret. But it’s our time to shine, and we welcome you to shine with us.”
Location
Build in the place where innovation and opportunity meet. Land in a thriving market with the workforce you need and a business environment ready to get you rolling into a wide-open tomorrow. Maryland: Be Moved.
Easy Access to 4 International Airports
Next Door to Washington, D.C.
Closest Seaport to the Midwest with PostPanamax Cranes
Five Major Highways, Light Rail, Commuter and Amtrak Service
Two Class 1 Rail Lines
An Elite Talent Pool
In cyber, quantum, aerospace, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and more, Maryland leads the way with one of the most educated and technically sophisticated workforces in the world. And Maryland’s top-flight tech workforce is only growing. Home to 56 accredited two-year and four-year institutions including those within the University System of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and the U.S. Naval Academy, in Maryland, you’ll find people on the ground ready for the big jobs of tomorrow.
Top 5 in PhD Scientists and Engineers in Tech Workforce Growth #1 Most Educated State #2 Graduate/ Professional Degree Attainment #2 STEM Concentration #3
Maryland Supports Business
It takes money to make money, so Maryland is proactive when it comes to providing tax incentives, funding innovation, expanding your workforce, giving you a leg up in modernizing and manufacturing, advancing your infrastructure, and so much more. With more than 30 incubators, makerspaces, and accelerators on the ground, no matter what your business needs, let us help you find the right program or funding source.
Lowest Share of State and Local Taxes Paid by Business #1
State for Minority Owned Businesses #1
Best State for Women in Business #4
From our mountains out west to the mighty Chesapeake Bay at our heart and on to the white sandy shores of our Atlantic beaches, Maryland is bound to have your happy place. With our diverse neighborhoods and international experiences, incredible arts, food and music all so close together, it’s no wonder they call us “America in Miniature.” With incredible opportunities for every adventurer, Maryland is ready to be the forever home for your business and your family.
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18 National Parks #2 Best State for Natural Environment
3190 Miles of Coastline
29 Arts & Entertainment Districts
4500+ Miles of Hiking, Biking and Paddling Trails
A Great Place to Call Home
Diverse, welcoming, and ready to support businesses from all over the world, Maryland is a leader in K-12 education, home to top universities, unique communities with rich history, world-class healthcare, and affordable housing, all on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. With a state commitment to supporting women and minority owned businesses, and a climate of inclusion, Maryland isn’t just a prime location, it’s home.
Most Diverse State on the East Coast #1 #1 #1 #1 Best Place to Live for Families (Silver Spring)
in Gender Equality Home & Community Safety (Columbia)
Gateway to the U.S.A.
More than 900 foreign-owned companies choose Maryland as their U.S. home, helping these businesses move faster and keep pace with today’s global economy. Consider Maryland’s connected location, next-door access to D.C., and our high concentration of foreign-born citizens, and you’ll see why we call Maryland a Global Gateway.
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Life Sciences
Home to a thriving life sciences workforce, leading universities, plentiful research funding, and the headquarters of the FDA, NIH and CMS, Maryland leads the way in life sciences. Nearly 5,000 life sciences firms and a high concentration of federal labs form a robust community in the fields of diagnostics, vaccines, biologics, pharmaceuticals, research products, medtech, digital health, and more.
Scientists at Illumina, located in Baltimore’s BioPark.
Biopharma Cluster #3
Top 5 Highest Concentration of Doctoral Scientists and Engineers
Biomedical Engineering Program (Johns Hopkins University) #1
in Federal R&D Obligations #2 #1
NIH Awards (Johns Hopkins University)
Quantum Technology
One of the world’s top centers for quantum computing with the University of Maryland’s and National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Joint Quantum Institute, the National Q-Lab, and more, Maryland is in a superposition for the quantum future.
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$1 Billion Investment in Quantum
Top 5 Quantum Computing Hub
Top 10 Quantum Universities in the U.S. (University of Maryland)
PhD Graduates in 10 Years with Quantum Science Focus (University of Maryland) 100+
Artificial Intelligence
Home to the University of Maryland Center for Machine Learning, the Capital One Incubator, and the Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI Institute, when it comes to AI, we aren’t just ready for tomorrow, we’re building it today. And with easy access to federal agencies, a globally recognized high-tech workforce, and a dedicated state partner with programs designed to spur investment, Maryland is the intelligent choice for the AI future.
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Top 15 in Undergraduate AI (University of Maryland) #1 #3
(Johns Hopkins University)
State for AI Jobs in Academic R&D Expenditures
Top 10 Venture Capital Investment
Aerospace & Defense
Maryland’s aerospace sector is soaring, thanks to 9,000 aerospace companies and top-tier engineering talent.
More than 20 Military institutions like the Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Aberdeen Proving Ground are your neighbors in Maryland, along with industry giants like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, providing ample opportunity for partnership.
North American Wave Engine Corporation makes jet engines with no moving parts.
Access to Federal and Military Facilities in Federal Tech Transfer Facilities #1 Federal Obligations of R&D #2
Concentration of Aerospace Engineers (California-Lexington Park)
Cybersecurity & IT
Home to 60 federal agencies, the U.S. Cyber Command, NSA, DISA, 22 NSA/DHSCertified Centers for Academic Excellence, and dedicated cyber ranges, Maryland’s cyber talent outpaces the nation.
The Technical Advancement Center in Columbia is focused on advancing national cybersecurity and defense capabilities.
Ratio of African American Representation in Tech #3
Cyber Talent Globally (D.C. Region) #1
#3
Graduate Homeland Security/National Security Program (University of Maryland)
Advanced Manufacturing
With cutting-edge broadband, one of the best power grids in the nation, a connected infrastructure that includes a Post-Panamax port closer to the Midwest than any other, and a future-facing workforce Maryland is Industry 4.0 ready with a manufacturing base you can build on.
Device manufacturer Root3 Labs is one of Maryland’s many advanced manufacturers.
Closest Seaport to the Midwest #1 1/3 Human Capital Investment #2
Ro-Ro Cargo #1
Top 10 Cargo Tonnage
Of the U.S. Reachable Overnight
Financial Services
Home to a workforce of more than 85,000 financial professionals generating over $20 billion in gross state product, an affordable cost of living and doing business, and just a short Acela train ride to NYC, it’s no wonder industry leaders like T. Rowe Price and Franklin Templeton choose Maryland. Make the move to Maryland and put your business in the black.
T. Rowe Price’s global headquarters overlook the Baltimore Inner Harbor.
2:15 Acela Ride to NYC Fiber Rich Information Network Separate Power Grid from NYC
10,000+ Financial Services Companies
AAA Bond Rating
Cleantech & Renewable Energy
When it comes to cleantech and renewables, Maryland is at the forefront of implementation and innovation. And with bold financial incentives and targeted workforce development programs in place, Maryland gives cleantech companies an edge.
ION Storage Systems is reimagining battery technology with its long-lasting and easy-to-integrate solid state battery cells.
Top 5 in R&D Density
Top 10 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Top 5 Greenest States
60% Reduction in Greenhouse Emissions Goal (2031)
Uncrewed Systems
Maryland is a hub for uncrewed vehicles and autonomous systems, combining cutting-edge research, top defense infrastructure and supportive policy. In Southern Maryland, the University of Maryland’s UAS Research and Operations Center drives rapid drone development and airspace integration. Beyond the skies, Maryland advances selfdriving vehicles and robotics, and our access to the Chesapeake Bay and nearby Naval facilities drives innovation in maritime systems.
BlackSea Technologies’ uncrewed vessels are tested in the Patapsco River.
Top 10 Undergrad Engineering
(U.S. Naval Academy)
#2 Remote Sensing Research (University of Maryland)
#2 Tech Talent Pipeline
Agribusiness
Home to thriving family farms, an integrated poultry industry, the world’s leading spice manufacturer, and a pioneering seafood and aquaculture sector with the University of Maryland leading the way, agribusiness in Maryland is booming. With Maryland’s robust intermodal transportation network and abundant natural resources, it’s easy to see why.
Gotham Greens operates a 100,000 sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore.
12,600 Farms Home to FDA, Large USDA Presence Top 4 Largest Poultry Company in the U.S. (Perdue)
Where Innovation Leads
An entrepreneurial hub that’s got both feet firmly planted in the future, Maryland is a leading state for emerging venture capital investment and home to more federal tech transfer facilities than any other state. If you’ve got the next great idea, we’ve got the headquarters of the FDA, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), NIH, NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, the Space Telescope Science Institute, 20 military installations including Fort Meade, and more, making it easy to get face-to-face.
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MARYLAND: IN GOOD COMPANY
From the James Webb Space Telescope with its eye on the heavens to researchers digging into the future of farming and everything in between, Maryland is always out in front. Whatever your industry, no matter your size, we’ve got the people you need and the programs to succeed in the perfect place to put it all together.
