Life Science and Health Innovation Resources

Howard County provides the essential resources to help Life Science and Health Innovation businesses thrive. From funding opportunities and research partnerships to industry-leading facilities and workforce development, our ecosystem supports cutting-edge advancements in healthcare and biotechnology. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, you’ll find the tools, expertise and connections needed to accelerate growth and drive innovation.

General Resources

• Annual Life Sciences Conference Presented by the Maryland Tech Council: The Maryland Tech Council’s Bio Innovation Conference brings together the region’s top life sciences professionals with global industry leaders, venture capitalists, and innovative startups. Designed by life sciences experts, this dynamic forum offers a unique platform to engage decision-makers across the sector and showcase how your products or services can shape a healthier future.

• Biohealth Innovation: BioHealth Innovation connects market relevant research assets to appropriate funding, management and global markets to facilitate the development of commercially viable biohealth products and companies.

• Biotechnology Innovation Organization: BIO advocates for policies that drive innovation in healthcare, agriculture and sustainability. Representing biotech companies and research institutions, BIO supports biomedical breakthroughs, biomanufacturing, agricultural advancements and sustainable solutions while promoting global competitiveness, intellectual property protection and patient access to treatments.

• Funding a Maryland Business: Programs include venture capital investments and tax credits, direct loans, grants and loan guarantees. These programs work together to attract new companies to the state, encourage expansions and job creation and revitalize our economy.

• Maryland Entrepreneur Hub: The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub is the one-stop shop for information about Maryland’s business ecosystem. Explore thousands of resources, entrepreneur support organizations, events, and local businesses on one platform – for free

• Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board: The LSAB was created by the legislature in 2007 to assist in maintaining Maryland’s preeminence in the life sciences industry.

• Small Business Access to Capital Research: The Office of Governor Wes Moore Innovation Team is conducting research on how small business owners navigate access to capital to start and grow their businesses—what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements can be made.

• Startup UMD Business Fundamentals: Startup UMD is an innovative space focused on bridging the gap between academia and startups, teaching the skills necessary to transform research and technology into products or services that can benefit the public.

• University of Maryland Innovation Gateway: University of Maryland offers a multitude of resources that span everything from workshops to business counseling services, networking to recruiting events, and access to funding through grants, loans, and private and institutional capital.