Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

Innovative Ideas

Investing in the future

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Building Energy Innovation

Clean energy infrastructure

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Energy Employment Opportunities

Building a clean energy workforce

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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 $2.6M in Energy Seed Grants and has helped launch 20 companies in the state of Maryland - many of which have received additional private investment.

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$79M

MEII has helped obtain over $117M 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 greater than 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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Mar 28, 2023

Energy Secretary and Maryland Governor visit with MEI2 startups

ARPA-E Summit showcases multiple UMD clean energy technologies

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Mar 23, 2023

Safe Lithium Batteries Get a Boost

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Mar 16, 2023

2023 Energy Seed Grants Provide Launchpad for Local Startups

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Mar 9, 2023

George Dieter Lecture

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Mar 2, 2023

Al-Obaid, Adomaitis publish renewable energy algorithm in Royal...

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

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George Dieter Lecture in Mechanics & Materials
April 5, 2023

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MSE Seminar by Dr. Hyun Jung Kim
April 12, 2023

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

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Kelsey Hatzell, Princeton University
April 19, 2023

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Jeffrey McCutcheon, University of Connecticut, Chemical and Biomolecular Engr
April 21, 2023

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Seminar by Mathew Green
April 26, 2023

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. David Gracias, Chemical and Biomolecular Engr., Johns Hopkins University

May 5, 2023