Key Industries
Life Sciences
Life sciences companies need a robust scientific and technical community behind them. Here in Maryland, we call that community our innovation ecosystem, and it's unlike anything else you’ll find in the U.S. What makes our ecosystem so special? Maryland is home to two times more federal labs than any other state, renowned universities, a prepared scientific workforce, and initiatives designed to bolster innovation and success in life sciences.
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NIH R&D awards
Programs & Opportunities
4 Ways Maryland Supports Life Science Innovation
Being in Maryland makes a difference for up-and-coming life science companies.
Across the state, a growing network of incubators and accelerators offer facilities and programs to support entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
With NIH and FDA located in Maryland and many more agencies here and in neighboring D.C., being in Maryland gives life science companies a leg up on federal contracting opportunities . Additionally, given our proximity to key federal agencies, Maryland is home to experts in navigating clinical research and regulatory requirements.
Maryland helps power local life sciences companies by offering programs like the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit and the Innovation Investment Tax Credit . These initiatives help spur investment within life sciences companies. See more funding opportunities here .
In addition to state-led funding opportunities, a variety of partners offer R&D funding directly and indirectly. The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund and the Maryland Innovation Initiative are just two programs helping bring innovations from lab to market.
Subsector Spotlight
Maryland is where Medtech happens
From prototype to packaging, Maryland is a one-stop-shop for medtech innovation and implementation. See why medtech companies thrive here.
Maryland is where Medtech happens
From prototype to packaging, Maryland is a one-stop-shop for medtech innovation and implementation. See why medtech companies thrive here.
Industry Innovators
Meet CEOs from our life science companies hear how they're innovating in Maryland.
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Who's Here
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
Maryland is home to some of the biggest names in life sciences, along with up-and-coming industry innovators and the sector's most influential federal institutions.
NIH, the nation's medical research agency, is in the heart of a busting life sciences corridor in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Galen Robotics is making surgeons' lives easier through assistive technology in the operating room.
It’s an environment that’s rich with technology and talent. That was a real driver for selecting Maryland for our headquarters.
- Dan Abdun-Nabi, Former President/CEO, Emergent BioSolutions
NIH, the nation's medical research agency, is in the heart of a busting life sciences corridor in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Galen Robotics is making surgeons' lives easier through assistive technology in the operating room.
It’s an environment that’s rich with technology and talent. That was a real driver for selecting Maryland for our headquarters.
- Dan Abdun-Nabi, Former President/CEO, Emergent BioSolutions
Maryland has a strong pipeline of talent, access to patients, and an opportunity to collaborate with leading companies, emerging startups and renowned institutions, such as the NIH.
Contact Us
Ulyana Desiderio, PhD
Director, Office of Life Sciences, Maryland Department of Commerce
443-835-9038 Ulyana.Desiderio@maryland.gov