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April 22, 2026
University of Maryland, Baltimore
#41 in Universities
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland, Baltimore ranks 41st among universities in the Cure Innovation Index. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the university performs well across all three domains, with particular strength in market translation, where it places 36th. Research capabilities are nearly as strong, placing 46th, and entrepreneurial readiness ranks above the midpoint of the field. The university holds a Clinical and Translational Science Award and supports an MSTP program, an MD/MBA dual degree, an incubator and accelerator, and an entrepreneur-in-residence program, reflecting a sustained commitment to connecting research with practical application.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
University of Maryland, Baltimore ranked above average for Research Capabilities, a measure of the foundational infrastructure and resources that enable an institution to conduct high-quality, innovative science. Out of the factors in this category, University of Maryland, Baltimore fared best in Facilities/Equipment.
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University of Maryland, Baltimore ranked below average for Entrepreneurial Readiness, a measure of whether the institution has built a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and whether faculty are engaged in and incentivized toward commercial activity. Out of the factors in this category, University of Maryland, Baltimore fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
University of Maryland, Baltimore ranked above average for Market Translation, a measure of how effectively a research institution moves scientific discovery out of the lab and into real-world clinical and commercial applications. Out of the factors in this category, University of Maryland, Baltimore fared best in Health Impact.
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Cure Innovation Index Methodology
From a pool of more than 6,000 institutions, the top 303 were ranked using two dozen indicators — from scientific foundation and lab infrastructure to patents, products, and partnerships — drawn from more than a dozen federal and commercial databases, an original audit of all institutions, and surveys of more than 3,300+ scientists, industry leaders, and biomedical experts.
Insights From the Cure Innovation Index
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Innovation isn't a single moment — it's an entire ecosystem. The Index evaluates institutions across two dozen indicators, grouped in three core domains that reveal the full picture of what it takes to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact.
