Key Industries
CREATIVE ECONOMY
A New Frontier for Creative Thinking
What do you get when left-brain thinkers and right-brain thinkers come together for business? Ultra-creative artisans and in-the-weeds engineers working side by side open the door to a whole new era of inspired innovation. The epicenter of today’s tech-driven creative economy is in Maryland. Get to know us.
Here, there is a real ecosystem that we’re a part of. It helps us find talent and attract people.
Homegrown Success
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
Maryland is a hotbed of innovation in gaming, VR and other creative technologies. Get to know a few companies calling Maryland home.
ZeniMax is an award-winning creator and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment, headquartered in Maryland, along with its company Bethesda Softworks.
Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms, including XCOM and Civilization, and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
Full-service AR/VR studio aiming to inspire wonder and creativity with state-of-the-art immersive experiences.
BreakAway develops serious games - those used to help train, educate, simulate or make the player think outside of the box.
VisiSonics is a 3D spatial audio technology company with a complete suite of products that enhances end-users’ performance and experience.
Big Huge Games is creating the next generation of deep, well crafted mobile games.
Software company Mindgrub is all-in on emerging tech - AR/VR/XR and guiding clients through implementation.
ZeniMax is an award-winning creator and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment, headquartered in Maryland, along with its company Bethesda Softworks.
Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms, including XCOM and Civilization, and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
Full-service AR/VR studio aiming to inspire wonder and creativity with state-of-the-art immersive experiences.
BreakAway develops serious games - those used to help train, educate, simulate or make the player think outside of the box.
VisiSonics is a 3D spatial audio technology company with a complete suite of products that enhances end-users’ performance and experience.
Big Huge Games is creating the next generation of deep, well crafted mobile games.
Software company Mindgrub is all-in on emerging tech - AR/VR/XR and guiding clients through implementation.
Maryland Backs the Arts
Maryland’s creative industry is diverse and storied. From small artist studios to dedicated Arts & Entertainment districts, arts are engrained in every community in Maryland, a top five state for arts funding.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is making waves in creative industries. Here in Maryland, we have the assets in AI to supercharge your creativity.
