# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 5. Economic Development and Financial Assistance Programs

### Subtitle 26. Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission

#### Section 5-2605

The Commission shall:

(1) identify research and funding opportunities for entities in this State that:

  (i) strengthen and enhance the State's leadership position in civil, commercial, and military aerospace research and development;

  (ii) integrate the aerospace industry into the economy of the State;

  (iii) capitalize, promote, and assist in the development of workforce training to further the development of emerging technologies required for all aspects of space exploration; and

  (iv) develop public-private partnerships that advance both the State's aerospace industry and the surrounding community;

(2) establish advisory committees as needed;

(3) develop aerospace-related educational opportunities within the State in coordination with local educational institutions; and

(4) develop and annually report on progress in implementing a strategic plan developed in accordance with Sec. 5-2606 of this subtitle to implement the goals of the Commission.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)