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.”
Maryland: Be Moved.
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.
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
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 #3 Graduate/ Professional Degree Attainment #2 STEM Concentration #2
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
Share of Black Owned Businesses #2
AAA Bond Rating
Across All Major Ratings Agencies
Per Capita Small Business Research (SBIR) Program Awards #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 #4 in Arts Funding
3190 Miles of Coastline
29 Arts & Entertainment Districts
4500+ Miles of Hiking, Biking and Paddling Trails
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.
Diverse State on the East Coast
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. More than 3,400 life science firms and 74 federal laboratories, more than twice as many as any other state, form a robust community in the fields of diagnostics, vaccines, biologics, pharmaceuticals, research products, medtech, digital health, and more.
Life Sciences Cluster #3
Top 5 Highest Concentration of Doctoral Scientists and Engineers
Biomedical Engineering Program (Johns Hopkins University) #2
in Federal R&D Obligations #1 #1
Federal Research Funding (Johns Hopkins University)
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.
Top 5 Quantum Universities in the U.S. (University of Maryland) Best STEM Schools in the Nation Technology & Science Workforce #3 Top 5 Quantum Computing Hub
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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(Johns Hopkins University)
#3
Top 15 in Undergraduate AI
(University of Maryland) #1
Top 15 Global Research University (Johns Hopkins University)
Maryland’s fast-growing aerospace sector of more than 9,000 companies is soaring thanks to top-tier engineering talent, mission-critical federal facilities, and cutting-edge research centers like the University of Maryland’s UAS Research and Operations Center.
Access to Federal and Military Facilities in Federal Research Laboratories #1
Federal Obligations of R&D #1
Concentration of Aerospace Engineers (California-Lexington Park) #1
Home to 60 federal agencies, innovative cyber incubators, the U.S. Cyber Command, NSA, DISA, and 19 NSA/DHS-Certified Centers for Academic Excellence, Maryland’s cyber talent outpaces the nation.
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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 leading the way, Maryland is Industry 4.0 ready with a manufacturing base you can build on.
Home to a workforce of more than 90,000 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 Legg Mason choose Maryland. Make the move to Maryland and put your business in the black.
2:15 Acela Ride to NYC Fiber Rich Information Network Separate Power Grid from NYC
8,000+ Financial Services Companies
AAA Bond Rating
When it comes to cleantech and renewables, Maryland is at the forefront of implementation and innovation. And with forward-thinking financial incentives and targeted workforce development programs in place, Maryland will make sure your cleantech company always has the wind at its back.
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Top 5 in R&D Density
Top 10 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Top 5 Greenest States
60% Reduction in Greenhouse Emissions Goal (2031)
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.
12,400 Farms Home to FDA & USDA’s Largest Scientific Installation
$8.25B Ag Economy
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 74 federal laboratories, more than twice as many as 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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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.
