WalletHub recently analyzed innovation nationwide to compile a list of the Most Innovative States. Maryland ranks second among the 50 states and Washington D.C. in WalletHub’s report, reinforcing what many in Maryland already know: Innovation thrives here. Here are five reasons why innovation flourishes in Maryland.

WORKFORCE

Maryland has the highest percentage of professional and technical workers. This workforce fills local STEM positions that drive technical and scientific advances globally. Maryland also has the nation’s highest concentration of employed doctoral scientists and engineers, fueling life science and bio health innovation in Maryland.

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