Innovative Technology Fund
Forecasted
The Innovative Technology Fund from Maryland DNR supports research and commercialization of new technologies to reduce pollution and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$450,000 per award; approximately $1 million total available per year
Summary: Supports innovative technologies that accelerate restoration of the Chesapeake Bay by reducing nutrients, sediment, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Innovative Technology Fund, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with the University of Maryland and the Environmental Protection Agency, aims to accelerate the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay through the development, demonstration, and commercialization of cutting-edge environmental technologies. The fund targets projects that address critical environmental challenges such as reducing non-point source nutrients, sediment, and greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible initiatives include advanced algal carbon sequestration, biodegradable plastics, stormwater management, and other green infrastructure solutions. The program leverages state, federal, and university resources to promote environmental entrepreneurship, sustainable economic development, and job creation in Maryland.
