Left to right: The Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO, Council on Competitiveness, Dr. Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland, College Park, and Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University
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What does it take to build the United States' next great innovation ecosystem? In Maryland, we saw an emerging answer: align universities, federal labs, industry, venture capital, infrastructure, workforce, and public policy around AI, quantum, and biotechnology — then move with speed and purpose.
In her May Forbes.com article, President and CEO Deborah L. Wince-Smith explores how Maryland is building a next-generation model for U.S. competitiveness — particularly in AI, quantum, and biotechnology — and “place-making innovation.” Key insights from the Council’s Maryland edition of Competitiveness Conversations Across America:
- Research strength must translate into commercialization and scale.
- Smart standards and regulation can accelerate innovation.
- AI and quantum are driving unprecedented demand for talent.
- The regions that best integrate technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, and workforce development will shape the next economy.
Read Deborah's full Forbes.com article here: "Transforming Computing, Transforming Maryland — A New Approach To Place-Making Innovation"
