Exporting to international markets can help defense businesses grow and diversify
their revenue streams. Defense contractors interested in exporting should educate themselves on whether
exporting is an option for them and will need to think about with market identification, trade shows,
regulations for exporting defense materials, and how to effectively manage an export program.
For more information, head to
trade.gov
for federal resources and guidance. You can also contact Maryland's Aerospace & Defense
Specialist, Paul Matino, from the US Export Center (USEAC) Baltimore office for more
information. Paul can be reached by phone at 410-962-4539 or by email at
Paul.Matino@trade.gov
.
For a list of available state resources and programs for exporting,
click here
.
If you are an aerospace company looking to export, check out the US Commercial
Service's guide to exporting for aerospace firms below or
click here
to find out more.
Businesses can leverage cutting-edge technology, facilities, equipment found in Maryland's federal
labs to grow their business through licensing federal technologies, cooperative research agreements,
and other technology transfer agreements to achieve commercialization and business growth goals.
The Federal Lab Consortium for Technology Transfer
(FLC) has a
Business Search Database
that allows
the user to search for any technology, laboratory, or facility to help identify resources that can
support your business. For support with accessing federal labs and resources, Maryland's
DefTech
program, a partnership between the Maryland Department of Commerce and TEDCO, is available to
qualified members at no-cost and provides services like access to technical experts, intellectual
property and technology due diligence, business support services, and research tools to support
business creation, growth, and operations. Register for
DefTech Monthly Office Hours
to learn more about the program.
Other Resources & Materials
Whatever the nature or size of your business—even if it’s still in the planning stages—we can provide vital information and support.
Below are some other opportunities you may find of interest. Please note that these events are not sponsored by MDN or Commerce, they are simply being provided for your information.
