Labs & resources

The research labs, accelerators, and programs that anchor Baltimore's AI scene.

Research Labs

JHU Data Science and AI Institute (DSAI)

JHU's university-wide AI institute, launched 2024.

JHU Mathematical Institute for Data, Algorithms, and Decision-making (MINDS)

JHU's interdisciplinary AI/ML research institute.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

One of the largest applied AI research labs in the U.S.

Accelerators & Incubators

bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park

Research park hosting many Baltimore AI and cybersecurity firms.

Emerging Technology Centers (ETC Baltimore)

City-affiliated incubator for Baltimore tech founders.

FastForward U (Johns Hopkins)

JHU's startup accelerator and student-founder community.

Programs & Press

Technical.ly Baltimore

Local journalism covering Baltimore's tech ecosystem.

TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation)

State-backed early-stage funding and support, with a deep AI portfolio.

Universities

UMBC Center for AI

AI research at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Communities & Events

Baltimore AI/ML Meetup

The largest practitioner community for AI in Baltimore.