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 $3.2M in Energy Seed Grants and in partnership with the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator has helped launch/support 50 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 $214M 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 35X 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 6, 2026

University of Maryland Study Reveals How Battery Aging...

UMD Distinguished University Professor leads study that could advance EV battery design.

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Jan 27, 2026

Maryland Engineering Maintains Status as National Leader in...

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Jan 12, 2026

Alchemity Among 17 MIPS-Funded University Research Projects

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Dec 15, 2025

UMD Breakthrough Named Amongst Physics World’s Top 10 of the...

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Dec 10, 2025

Prof. Michael Pecht Explores Energy Storage Collaboration at...

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Hannah Zierden, UMD
February 6, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Sal Nimer, JHU APL
February 11, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Daniel Sunday, NIST
February 13, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Marc S. Litz, ARL
February 18, 2026

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MCEC Legislative Reception
February 19, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Paola Barbara, GU
February 25, 2026

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The Megawatt Rack Data Center: Opportunities, Challenges and Technology Gaps
March 2, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Zhiling Zheng, WashU
March 4, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Laura Bracaglia, VU
March 6, 2026

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MSE Seminar: Dr. Randy Jacobs, U.S. Army DEVCOM
March 11, 2026