Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

Innovative Ideas

Investing in the future

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Building Energy Innovation

Clean energy infrastructure

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Discovery and Innovation

Better, safer batteries

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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 it's inception in 2017, MEII has awarded $400K/year in Energy Seed Grants and has helped launch 15 companies in the state of Maryland - many of which have received additional private investment.

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$79M

MEII has helped obtain over $79M in federal funding for the state of Maryland economy. Based on the share of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) that supports its activities, MEII has demonstrated a 33X return to the State based on federal research alone.

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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Feb 7, 2023

Three UMD Faculty Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Three University of Maryland professors are among the 124 engineers newly elected to the 2023 Class of the...

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Jan 31, 2023

Maryland Engineers Graham, Nau, Zhao elected Fellows of AAAS

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Jan 17, 2023

Energy Consortium promotes science and innovation

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Jan 11, 2023

UMD Receives ~$5M to Develop More Efficient Electric Vehicle...

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Jan 11, 2023

Insulwood for better sound and thermal insulation

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How to Pitch
February 8, 2023

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Designing and Validating Your Business Model
February 9, 2023

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Funding and Equity for Start Ups
February 15, 2023

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Tyrel McQueen
February 15, 2023

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Common Start-Up Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
February 16, 2023

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Practical Considerations for Protecting Intellectual Property Assets
February 22, 2023

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Alexandra Zevalkink, Michigan State University
February 22, 2023

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Startup Funding for UMD Faculty and Graduate Students
February 28, 2023

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Jerry Y.S Lin, Arizona State University
March 31, 2023

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. W.S. Winston Ho, The Ohio State University
April 14, 2023