Technology

Tech Facts

• 12.25% growth in Information industry employment from 2019 - 2024
• $114,696 annual average earnings per worker in Computer and Mathematical Occupations (2024)
• $254,861 annual average earnings per worker in the Information industry (2024)

Tech Incentives

Frederick County, the City of Frederick, and the state of Maryland may offer customized incentives for tech companies. Please contact our office to learn more.

• City of Frederick’s Grow Conditional Micro Grant
• Fast Track Permitting
• Five HUBZone areas
• Five Opportunity Zones with Federal Tax Incentives
• Maryland Cybersecurity Investment Incentive Tax Credit
• Maryland Innovation Initiative
• Maryland Technology Economic Development Corporation’s Technology Commercialization Fund
• New Jobs/Enhanced New Jobs Tax Credit
• No Business Personal Property Tax
• Additional State of Maryland Incentives

Tech Resources

• Frederick Innovative Technology Center (FITCI)
• Maryland Cybersecurity Center
• Maryland Tech Council
• TechFrederick
• TEDCO

Vibe+Tech+Talent = Your Next Business Location

Frederick County, Maryland is where vibe, talent, and tech meet. During the day, you'll find a deep culture of innovation and discovery but after the laptops are put away for the day, those same creative minds meld into the diverse cultural experiences for which Frederick is nationally renowned. From the foodie scene of downtown Frederick, a thriving craft beverage industry with award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the mountains, valleys, and rivers that surround the community, Frederick County offers a quality of life that supports both the attraction and retention of top talent.