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Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program

Build Our Future Grant

Funds Maryland innovation infrastructure across aerospace, cybersecurity, quantum, and robotics programs.

Between cyclesMaryland Department of CommerceUnited StatesEligible in Maryland
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About

Build Our Future is a capital grant programme administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce to fund innovation infrastructure projects that strengthen Maryland's capacity in twelve designated technology sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Blue Technology, Cybersecurity, Defense, Energy and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Quantum, an…

What this grant funds

Innovation infrastructure for 12 eligible technology sectors including biotech, AI, cybersecurity, quantum, and advanced manufacturing.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.200%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$7M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: commerce.maryland.gov