Subscribe
55°
Tag: Research and Development
MD, DC Among Nation's Innovation Leaders, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation.
The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
MD Among Three Best States For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why
Many Northeast states are among the most innovative in the US, according to a new study.
SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Research and Development on Tuesday, Sept. 16. All 50 states were ranked across 17 metrics, including researchers per capita, research and development (R&D) spending, patents, research facilities, and STEM education.
R&D funding in the US more than doubled over the past 15 years, climbing from $407 billion in 2010 to almost $940 billion in 2023, according to data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. That inv…
MD Among 10 Most Innovative States, New Study Says: Here's Why
Several states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are setting the pace for US innovation by driving research, technology, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 Most & Least Innovative States study on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The study evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 key factors, including STEM job concentration, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, took WalletHub's top spot, driven by its high concentration of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. The nation's c…
