Labs & resources
The research labs, accelerators, and programs that anchor Baltimore's AI scene.
Research Labs
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Applied AI, autonomy, and mission-focused research at Johns Hopkins APL in Laurel.
Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute
Johns Hopkins AI research, education, and interdisciplinary events in Baltimore.
Johns Hopkins Mathematical Institute for Data Science
MINDS connects theoretical data science with language, vision, robotics, and other research.
Accelerators & Incubators
bwtech@UMBC
UMBC research park supporting AI, cybersecurity, health technology, and business growth.
ETC Baltimore
Baltimore startup support, funding connections, and an active technology portfolio.
Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
Johns Hopkins founder programs, formerly known as FastForward U.
Techstars AI Health Baltimore
Health-AI accelerator connecting founders with Baltimore clinical, payer, and university partners.
Programs & Press
Maryland AI Innovation Lab
State-government AI prototyping and support initiative launched in May 2026.
Technical.ly Baltimore
Local reporting on Baltimore startups, technology, work, and entrepreneurship.
TEDCO
Maryland technology funding and commercialization support, with Baltimore-region programs.
UMBC Training Centers — AI
Professional AI and machine-learning training with a current course schedule.