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Rise Zone Program | Maryland Economic Development Corporation Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (RISE) Zone Program Place-based economic development, powered by Maryland’s anchor institutions.
Photo Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography The RISE Zone program connects the resources of universities, colleges, and federally affiliated nonprofits to surrounding communities — creating targeted zones where state incentives, business support, and institutional investment converge to attract businesses and create jobs.
MEDCO administers the program effective July 1, 2026, with applications accepted on a rolling basis through MEDCO’s online portal. Apply for RISE Zone Designation Stage 1: Qualified Institution Designation Open to higher education institutions, regional higher education centers, and federally affiliated nonprofits. MEDCO decides within 60 days of submission.
Stage 2: RISE Zone Designation A Qualified Institution must apply jointly with a county, municipality, or local economic development agency Zone can cover up to 500 acres MEDCO decides within 60 days of a completed submission Business Eligibility for Benefits Businesses must be in eligible technology sectors Businesses must locate within a designated RISE Zone Benefits for Qualifying Businesses Enhanced Biotechnology Investor Tax Credit State business filing fee waivers Priority consideration for Build Our Future grants Dedicated business concierge services Zones run for an initial 10-year term, renewable for another 10 years Each county may host up to 3 zones (4 in Baltimore City) One additional “extraordinary zone” allowed statewide, specifically for quantum computing University of Maryland, College Park Turn Institutional Strength Into Community Growth RISE Zones help Maryland anchor institutions drive business attraction, job creation, and community revitalization.
Start the application or connect with MEDCO to learn how a zone could support your community. To submit applications and supporting documents, contact us at RISEZone@medco-corp.com. The RISE Zone program and associated tax benefits are authorized through January 1, 2030.
Businesses in a zone at program termination may continue receiving authorized benefits through their zone’s designation expiration. Maryland Center for Public Private Partnerships at MEDCO 7 St. Paul Street, Suite 940,
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses located within a designated RISE Zone in Maryland, once an institution applies for Qualified Institution designation and jointly applies with a county, municipality, or local economic development agency to de…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for RISE Zone Program are due January 1, 2030. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
RISE Zone Program is funded by Maryland Department of Commerce (administered by MEDCO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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