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The MIDC mourns the loss of the two Israeli Embassy staffers, Sarah and Yaron. The MIDC condemns violence as well as a rising tide of antisemitism, politically motivated violence and hate crimes.

Reflections on MIDC’s 33rd Anniversary

The Maryland/Israel Development Center is a non-profit organization. Our mission since our founding in 1992 is to create jobs and foster bilateral trade and investment. We are proud to have added to employment and economic growth in Maryland. There are over 40 Israeli companies in Maryland representing industries such as: Artificial Intelligence, Medical Devices, Agriculture, FinTech, Transportation, Cybersecurity, BioPharma and Defense. Read more about MIDC’s impact.

Spring 2025 Business Development Report

We met with 40 Israeli companies this quarter, added 8 new companies to our roster, engaged 6 Maryland companies wanting to do business in Israel, met with 12 influencers to help these companies and 5 Israeli firms are in the process of moving to Maryland. Additionally, the MIDC was involved in two national conferences. Read the entire Business Development Report.

The MIDC and Maryland Move at SelectUSA 2025

The May SelectUSA conference, put on by the US Department of Commerce, was a showcase for how to best do business in the United States. A delegation of 40 Israeli companies took advantage of workshops and meetings to grow their business. The MIDC worked in the Maryland booth with representatives from every county, all showcasing the best of Maryland. Governor Moore spoke to the visitors, solidifying the Maryland Moves Business narrative. Read more about the Israeli Delegation statewide events for the Israeli Life Science Companies.

Innovation Dinner

On March 20, 2025, the MIDC hosted an Innovation Dinner at a prominent venture capital and public relations firm in Baltimore with Israeli start-up companies that focus on bio-medical technologies, medical devices and biotechnology. Five companies pitched to a room of 40 investors, economic development professionals, Embassy and healthcare experts. Read more about the Companies.

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Our Mission

Established in 1992, as a nonprofit “public-private partnership” of the Maryland Department of Commerce, Israel’s Ministry of Economy and The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the MIDC promotes bi-lateral trade and economic development between Maryland and Israel.

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