Maryland Code, Economic Development § 3-204

(1) developing a comprehensive State strategic plan for life sciences;

(2) promoting life sciences research, development, commercialization, and manufacturing in the State;

(3) promoting collaboration and coordination among life sciences organizations in the State;

(4) promoting collaboration and coordination among research institutions of higher education in the State;

(5) developing a strategy to coordinate State and federal resources to attract private sector investment and job creation in the life sciences;

(6) developing a strategy to support federal life sciences facilities located in the State, including support for education, transportation, housing, and capital investment needs; and

(7) making recommendations to address critical needs in the life sciences, including access to venture capital and capital construction funding.