Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

Energy Innovation

ION Storage Systems Launches "Cornerstone"

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Funding Energy Innovation

C3 Fund available on rolling basis

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UMD Day @ DC Climate Week

Join Us - April 21, 2026

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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 $4.2M in Energy Seed Grants and in partnership with the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator has helped launch/support 66 clean energy companies in the state of Maryland - many of which have received follow on grant funding and private investment

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$214M

MEII has helped obtain over $324.5M 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 40X 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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Apr 1, 2026

Energy Explorers program catalyzes high school students

MEI2 and UMD Radiation Facilities partner with Constellation

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Mar 31, 2026

Two-Time Participant of NSF Research Experiences for Teachers...

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Mar 18, 2026

AI-Powered Hybrid Model Could Boost HVAC Efficiency

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Mar 13, 2026

UMD-Developed AI Tool Advances Building Decarbonization and...

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Mar 10, 2026

ION Storage Systems Announced Successful Customer Qualification

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Event

MSE Seminar: Dr. Satya Kushwaha, JHU
April 1, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. William E. Bentley, UMD
April 3, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Jeremy T. Robinson, US Naval Research Laboratory
April 8, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Sangkyun Cho, JHU
April 10, 2026

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Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week
April 21, 2026

Event
April 21, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Saniya LeBlanc, GWU
April 22, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Laura Ensign-Hodges, Johns Hopkins Medicine
May 1, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Kristy Ainslie, UNC
May 8, 2026