The State of Maryland is offering $300k in grants for early-stage businesses in the life-sciences and high-tech industries. The deadline for applications is December 13, 2012.

The InvestMaryland Challenge is a national seed and early-stage business competition hosted by the State of Maryland. The Challenge will award $300,000 in grants and a host of business services to companies in the life sciences and high tech industries. Companies also have the opportunity to receive direct investments from venture capital firms and angel investors.

Find out the details at http://investmarylandchallenge.org/.