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Research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is strengthened by working across institutions, sectors, and communities. Together, these partnerships form an innovation hub that connects research, talent, and opportunity, accelerating the translation of discovery into real-world solutions.

Collaboration as a Research Strategy

Complex problems are rarely solved within a single discipline or organization. UMB’s approach to research reflects this reality, fostering partnerships where research can move more quickly from concept to impact.

By working with private-sector and regional partners as well as across the University System of Maryland, UMB extends the reach of research and strengthens its ability to deliver meaningful, real-world impact.

UMB in Collaboration with...

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    Industry Partners

    UMB partners with pharma, biotech, medtech, and other healthcare companies across basic, translational, and clinical research, connecting academic expertise with industry experience to advance discovery and real-world impact.

    Learn more about working with UMB through the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Business Development team.

    • UM Ventures - Moves research toward market-ready technologies and therapies.
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    Regional Innovation Ecosystem

    In and around UMB’s campus, research parks, venture activity, and regional partnerships bring academic research, industry, entrepreneurship, and community connections together to advance innovation and economic development.

    • UM BioPark - Bioscience companies working alongside UMB’s research centers.
    • UM-BILD - Life science startups and workforce training, led by UMB and UMBC.
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    Other USM Institutions

    UMB works with institutions across the University System of Maryland to align strengths, share infrastructure, and pursue interdisciplinary research at scale. These systemwide partnerships expand research capacity and support coordinated approaches to complex challenges.

    • MPower - UMB and College Park, working together to serve Maryland.

     

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    Local, State and Federal Governments

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    UMB works with government partners at every level, from federal research funding to state programs that support innovation, to turn research into benefits for Maryland’s communities and economy.

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A Place-Based Approach to Research Collaboration

Many of UMB’s partnerships are intentionally rooted in place. By strengthening connections within Baltimore, UMB supports research that is responsive to community needs while contributing to regional growth and workforce development. This place-based approach enhances opportunities for collaboration, accelerates knowledge transfer, and deepens the impact of research beyond the university.

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