About
An epicenter of academic, research and economic achievement, the Discovery District is the perfect home for innovative and research-focused organizations no matter what size. Situated strategically between Washington, DC and Baltimore, the Discovery District is within a ten mile radius of federal laboratories, government agencies, international embassies, policy institutes and international media outlets.
The University of Maryland’s research park is located next to a world-class research university has obvious advantages as Discovery District tenants and neighbors:
- access to faculty expertise, talented students for internships, consulting projects, and future employees
- support for research projects
- conference and recreation facilities
- world-class performing arts and NCAA Division I athletic events
The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the University is home to more than 41,000 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes two Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 60 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars.
The University of Maryland is the cornerstone of what makes this the nation’s top region for innovation. Maryland is proud to be open for business, and College Park is at the heart of this mission.
Larry Hogan
Former Governor of Maryland
Maryland Research Enterprise at a Glance
#8
Amongst public institutions for research and development spending
National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development Survey
$1.1B
Combined research expenditures in FY19 with the University of Maryland, Baltimore
#14
Overall
NSF's Higher Education R&D Survey
The University of Maryland at a Glance
#19
Public Research Institution
US News & World Report
#11
Top Public Colleges
Forbes
#6
Entrepreneurial undergraduates
Princeton Review/Entrepreneurship magazine
