Maryland Code, Economic Development § 10-402

(1) assist in transferring to the private sector the results and products of scientific research and development conducted by colleges, universities, and federal research institutions in the State;

(2) assist in commercializing those results and products;

(3) assist in commercializing technology developed in the private sector;

(4) foster the commercialization of research and development conducted by colleges, universities, and the private sector to create and sustain businesses throughout all regions of the State;

(5) generally assist early-stage and start-up businesses in the State;

(6) invest in Maryland-based technology companies and promote the commercialization and growth of technology companies and jobs in the State;

(7) build a long-term entrepreneurial capacity and sustained venture capital presence in the State;

(8) create pathways to follow-on financing in the State;  and

(9) foster inclusive and diverse entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the State, which may include initiatives to raise awareness of programs to assist small, minority, and women-owned businesses through marketing and other efforts.