Activities undertaken by 43 states including Maryland to promote technological innovation and economic growth and the impact of these activities are identified. Implications for Maryland are also noted in a brief section of recommendations. State initiatives include: sponsoring research and development at colleges and companies, improving the entire educational system, training workers in the technical skills required by high technology companies; encouraging university/industry linkages so that industrial innovators can draw on academic resources; and providing incentives and economic support for the growth of technology-based firms. A table provides data on funding for state programs designed to promote the development of high technology industry and to foster economic growth. Where available, the total dollars and sources of funds are presented. Two major types of programs involving partnerships between higher education and business/industry are evident: faculty research grants and high technology centers. In Maryland, three such centers exist that may attract investments from business/industry. A partnership grant program for Maryland is recommended that would provide state funds based on competitive grants to faculty to conduct research in specified high technology areas. Matching funds would be provided by business/industry. Appended is a six-page bibliography listing reports, periodicals, and newspaper articles as well as materials received from individual states. (SW)