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PJM decisions on data centers could heighten electricity strain in Maryland
The massive grid operator will soon submit new rules on how it handles large loads, and the state has limited influence over the final guidelines.
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Spark Baltimore launched in 2016 and extended further into the Inner Harbor with Spark Flex. That space has housed offices used by tenants like The Baltimore Banner and Fearless (which also has offices in the main Spark building), although national Spark community and partnerships director Shervonne Cherry confirmed that the Spark Flex space was not yet open for coworking.
University of Maryland BioPark
The University of Maryland, Baltimore BioPark offers a dynamic lab and office environment for life science companies — including global firms such as Pharmaron, Illumina, BD and Catalent — next-gen ventures, university spinouts, distinguished research organizations, cutting-edge clinical care and contemporary workforce training programs.
Maryland Startup Tracker
What’s a startup’s potential for growth and impact on its community — and how does that change over time?
The tracker assigns a RealLIST Score to each company, calculated via proprietary formula using data from industry-standard sources like Crunchbase and PitchBook, plus details from the US Patent & Trademark Office, the Technical.ly Innovation Index and more.
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Korean biotech company expands to Baltimore with 100k-sq.-ft. stem cell facility
Supported by loans from city and state governments, Nature Cell plans research and manufacturing efforts that could create up to 500 jobs.
Health Tech Alley partners with schools, companies and Maryland to expand tech pathways
The workforce program aims to show employers that starting an apprenticeship isn’t much more difficult than running a standard internship, executive director Greg Miller says.
Vote: Here’s who made the shortlist for the 2025 Technical.ly Awards in Maryland
Make your picks by Nov. 30 to weigh in on the people and projects making an impact.
Legence acquires Maryland firm Bowers — and its lucrative data center contracts — in $475M deal
The $4 billion Nasdaq-listed construction company will absorb Bowers’ $1.3 billion in business agreements.
Elite Gaming Live teaches esports career opportunities beyond just becoming a pro gamer
Educational modules mixed in with video games give students gain hands-on experience in related careers like cloud engineering and animation.
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