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Goddard is a critical component of Maryland’s internationally recognized technology and space-based industry. This agreement will help to ensure that NASA and the Goddard Space Flight Center will continue to be one of the state’s most important scientific, technological, and economic partners. Chris Foster, Deputy Secretary, DBED

In FY06, the IPP Office developed an agreement with the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) to attract high-technology companies to the state and to foster growth of new technology start-up companies with skills specific to NASA’s technology needs. The agreement enables collaboration between Goddard and DBED, facilitating technical exchanges related to new aerospace trends, methods, and challenges that may benefit NASA missions. DBED also can leverage collaboration with Goddard to demonstrate educational, financial, and business resources that technology companies require. In short, the agreement is mutually beneficial, bolstering economic growth in Maryland while helping to support NASA’s numerous missions.