The Climate Innovation Alliance
The Climate Innovation Alliance
The Climate Innovation Alliance (CIA) is an initiative that builds environmental and economic resiliency in greater Maryland amidst climate change by connecting the dots among existing organizations and activities. The CIA is a platform to spark greater collaboration and collective impact; it welcomes academic researchers, startups, economic developers, state agencies, private investors, private companies, public entities, and more.
The University System of Maryland (USM) Office of Research and Economic Development is glad to coordinate the Climate Innovation Alliance, which officially established in September 2024, with roots dating back to 2021 and the Bluetech Maryland initiative. USM is joined by other members, shown below.
Get Involved & Resources
- To receive and send information within this growing community, please join the Climate Innovation Alliance Google Group (you do not need a Gmail address to join).
- We curate info via our newsletter. See previous newsletter issues here.
- Check out our resource navigation tool for climate tech entrepreneurs here.
Climate Innovation Alliance Members:
Bethesda Green
CBJ Energy
Early Charm Ventures
Frostburg State University
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
Johns Hopkins Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)
Maryland Business Innovation Association
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Department of the Environment
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS)
Maryland TEDCO
Mtech Ventures
CBJ Energy
Early Charm Ventures
Frostburg State University
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
Johns Hopkins Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)
Maryland Business Innovation Association
Maryland Department of Commerce
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Department of the Environment
Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator
Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS)
Maryland TEDCO
Mtech Ventures
Please direct any questions to Lindsay Ryan at lryan@usmd.edu.
The University System of Maryland comprises 12 public universities, three regional higher education centers, and more than 200,000 people—students, faculty, and staff—dedicated to pursuing knowledge, advancing discovery, improving lives, and strengthening communities across the state and around the world.
