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Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Commerce. This program provides international companies with the opportunity to explore the U. S.
market at an affordable rate. It offers access to facilities, resources, advisors, and potential funding for physical, programmatic, and other costs associated with market entry.
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Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program for Foreign Companies Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Our Alert Agency Alert will go here Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program for Foreign Companies Global Expansion for Maryland Businesses International Expansion in Maryland Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program for Foreign Companies Are you a foreign company looking for an opportunity to explore the U.S. market before going “all-in?
” Check out the Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program. The Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program provides international companies with the opportunity to test out the U.S. market at an affordable rate. Soft Landing program partners provide participating companies with access to facilities, resources, advisors, and more.
Eligible companies can also receive funding towards physical, programmatic, and other costs associated with market entry. Features of Maryland’s Global Gateway programs allow foreign companies to: Physically locate up to two staff at a time for six months, at a business facility where they are able to “plug and play” and have access to the facility amenities, such as internet and conference space.
All official soft landing programs are able to assist with these costs for up to six months. Access, during the six month soft landing period, all relevant learning, networking, and mentoring services offered by the partner organization.
All soft landing programs provide at least two of the following services: Educational programs/training on various business topics Strategic partnerships or other special programs Access to mentors, advisors, or entrepreneurs-in-residence Participate in a t least five targeted matchmaking meetings with companies, industries, and other organizations in Maryland.
Receive a ssistance with business registration and navigating state regulations. Many soft landing programs o ffer additional services or features. The Maryland Office of International Investment & Trade can assist companies regarding individual programs to learn more about the offerings of each program.
Companies must be legally registered as a business in their home country for at least 1 year Companies must have at least 5 full-time, equivalent employees in their home country Companies must have had at least $500,000 USD in sales revenue and/or external investment in a single year, 2024 or 2025 Must be able to land physically in Maryland within 6 months of the application date.
To receive funds, companies must ultimately sign an agreement with a Global Gateway partner organization. It is not required to have a partner already in place for the initial application. If you are not already in contact with a partner organization, please complete the application and Commerce will work with you to identify one.
The application portal for Global Gateway's Soft Landing Program is now open to review applications on a rolling basis. Click below for a breakdown of services, specialties, locations, and more for the organizations offering Soft Landing programs in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions For more information about this program, please contact: International Investment and Trade Specialist Soft Landing for Maryland Companies The Global Gateway program is also supporting Maryland companies. Please see this page for more details .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Foreign companies looking to explore the U. S. market, able to physically land in Maryland within 6 months of the application date. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program is funded by Maryland Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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