Howard County Economic Development Authority

The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) is a public-private partnership that serves as the primary economic development agency for Howard County, Maryland. It supports the regional life sciences and biotechnology sectors primarily through the Maryland Innovation Center (MIC), an incubator that provides office space, laboratory facilities, and business advisory services to early-stage ventures. HCEDA facilitates access to capital, site selection services, and workforce training programs to foster growth in high-tech industries. By bridging the gap between government, academia, and the private sector, the authority helps maintain Howard County's position as a key hub within the Mid-Atlantic bio-health cluster.