Your Global Gateway To The U.S. Market
Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program
The Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program is the fastest, lowest-risk pathway for international companies to land, test, and scale in the U.S. This first-of-its-kind, award-winning program partners with innovation incubators and accelerators to provide eligible international companies with access to financial incentives, office space, mentorship, business development services, and industry networking opportunities.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
LAND
• Partner Incubators & Accelerators
• Office Space
• Soft Landing Support
WHY MARYLAND?
CONNECT
• Innovation Corridors
• Industry Networks & Mentors
• Strategic Partnerships
• Major deep-water port and access to four international airports
SCALE
• Workforce Recruitment & Training
• Regulatory Guidance
• Financial Incentives ($10,000 reimbursement)
• Access to 350 federal regulators, academic institutions, and private research centers
• Close proximity to 180 embassies
• Network with 900+ foreign-owned companies
• Welcoming environment, more than 15% of Marylanders born overseas
For more information please contact: Jason Callejas, International Trade & Investment Specialist Global.Gateway@maryland.gov business.maryland.gov/global
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