GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES LEADER
When discovery, talent and momentum come together, life sciences companies move faster. In Maryland, you enter an ecosystem where that convergence already exists.
#1
Federal R&D Grants Per Capita
#1
Emerging Life Sciences Hub (Baltimore)
Here, you operate alongside more than 3,300 life sciences companies, the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Food and Drug Administration, major Defense Health Agency facilities including the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and more federal laboratories than any other U.S. state. That proximity matters. It shortens timelines, accelerates collaboration and helps you turn breakthroughs into real-world impact.
#2
Fastest Growing Workforce for Life Sciences Degrees
Top 3
National Biopharma Cluster
Top 3
Metro for Life Sciences Research Talent (Baltimore/D.C.)
A Workforce Ready to Discover, Driven to Deliver
When you choose Maryland, you gain immediate access to one of the nation’s deepest life sciences talent pools. From research labs to biomanufacturing floors, Maryland’s scientists, engineers, technicians and manufacturing specialists are prepared to contribute from day one.
A LIFE SCIENCES ECOSYSTEM BUILT FOR DISCOVERY AND SCALE
Maryland’s life sciences leadership is driven by proximity. Research institutions, federal laboratories, hospitals and global companies make up a single connected corridor of innovation, creating a collaborative environment where ideas move quickly from discovery to development to commercialization.
With startups, global firms, academic leaders and dozens of federal labs working side by side, companies don’t just locate here – they plug into a network designed to accelerate partnerships, shorten timelines and bring new therapies to market faster.
Global Research and Federal Anchors
Maryland is home to some of the most influential biomedical research institutions in the world. These organizations drive discovery, attract global talent and create unmatched opportunities for partnership.
Together, they form one of the most concentrated life sciences research environments anywhere, advancing new therapies, technologies and standards of care.
Industry Leaders Advancing Breakthroughs
From Startup to Scale
From global biopharmaceutical companies to emerging innovators, Maryland’s industry base spans the full spectrum of life sciences. Companies choose Maryland for its deep talent pool, access to federal partners and advanced biomanufacturing capabilities.
These companies are developing vaccines, cell and gene therapies, diagnostics and next-generation medicines that are shaping the future of healthcare.
*To view all private life sciences companies, visit the Maryland Life Sciences Directory at: commerce.maryland.gov/lifesciencesdirectory.
Maryland’s network of research parks, incubators and innovation hubs provides companies with the space, resources and connections needed to grow. From wet lab environments to commercialization support, this infrastructure helps startups launch and established companies expand.
Innovation assets such as the University of Maryland BioPark, bwtech@UMBC, FastForward at Johns Hopkins, the Frederick Innovative Technology Center and other regional hubs create a seamless pathway from idea to commercialization.
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Finance Programs to Help You Scale
When you grow in Maryland, you are backed by programs designed to support life sciences companies at every stage.
Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax
Credit: Investor tax credits of 33% or more in eligible Maryland biotechnology companies.
Build our Future Grant: Up to $2 million for infrastructure and growth in key technology sectors.
R&D Tax Credit: Up to $250,000 based on eligible R&D spending.
TEDCO: State-backed funding, commercialization support and SBIR and STTR match programs.
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund: Funding for stem cell R&D, clinical trials and manufacturing.
Job Creation Tax Credit: Up to $5,000 per new job.
Workforce Training Grants: Matching funds reimbursing up to 50% of qualified training projects.
Global Gateway: Soft-landing and market entry support for international companies.
LAND IN A PRIME LOCATION WITH GLOBAL REACH
Maryland gives your company direct access to major U.S. and international markets through four international airports, the Port of Baltimore and a connected network of highways and rail lines.
Compared to other top life sciences hubs, your investment goes further. Lab space in the Baltimore–Washington region averages $41 per square foot versus $84 in Boston-Cambridge, $73 in San Francisco and $107 in New York City. So you can invest more in innovation, not rent.
Turn Discovery Into Impact
Maryland companies are redefining the frontiers in:
Computational health
Drug discovery
Personalized medicine
Vaccines
Therapeutics
Digital health
Molecular diagnostics
Medical devices
Cell and gene therapy
Brain computer interface technologies
MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE
If you’re looking for the people, the programs, the infrastructure and the energy to let your business succeed on day one, you’ll find it in Maryland.
Connect with the Maryland Department of Commerce Life Sciences team to explore sites, talent, funding and partnerships to accelerate your success.
Stefanie Trop, Ph.D. Director, Life Sciences
Maryland Department of Commerce
stefanie.trop@maryland.gov | 443.610.7436
business.maryland.gov/lifesciences
