Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

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Funding Energy Innovation

Climate Tech Founders Funds available

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Energy Innovation

ION Storage Systems Launches "Cornerstone"

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Research

The University of Maryland is home to many energy related centers dedicated to working across disciplinary boundaries and transforming science research.

Seeding Growth

Since its inception in 2017, MEII has awarded over $4.4M in Energy Seed Grants and in partnership with the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator has helped launch/support 130 clean energy companies in the state of Maryland - many of which have received follow on grant funding and private investment

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$340M

MEII has helped obtain over $340M in federal funding for Maryland's economy since 2020, and has demonstrated a greater than 40X return on investment.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Maryland is on target to reduce state GHG emissions in 2030 by 40% from the 2006 levels while providing significant job growth in the energy industry and providing economic benefits.

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1st

Maryland ranks FIRST in per capita Research and Development expenditures.

Energy Innovation

Maryland is ranked in the top 5 most innovative states by Bloomberg, the Milken Institute and WalletHub.

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News & Events

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Bao Yang in front of Glenn L. Martin Hall; the background shows the buildings red bricks and while columns

Nov 12, 2026

Professor Bao Yang: Engineering a Cooler World

Renowned researcher pioneers sustainable approaches to cooling everything from electronics to quantum systems.

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Nov 2, 2026

GC Co-PI headlines Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

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Oct 21, 2026

TEDx Talk Spotlights UMD’s Work to Improve Energy Efficiency...

Oct 19, 2026

UMD Team Develops More Efficient Heat Pump for Wood Drying

Two CEEE graduate research assistants work on building a heat pump protype for wood drying. They are wearing safety googles and using tools in a laboratory chamber.

Sep 23, 2026

Alchemity receives Breakthrough Energy Fellowship

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Empowering Households: Plug-in Solar, Storage, and More
November 13, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Brandi Wooten, U.S. Army DEVCOM
November 18, 2026

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How Public Utility Commissions Impact Your Electricity Service
November 19, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Daniel C. Nelson, UMD
November 20, 2026

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Past, Present and Future Regulation of Energy and Data Centers
November 20, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Carl Dohrman, Raytheon
December 9, 2026