Governor Moore Announces Cloudforce Chooses Maryland for Major AI Platform Expansion, Bringing 250 New Jobs to the State
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced that AI platform company Cloudforce is expanding its headquarters in Prince George’s County, retaining more than 130 employees and adding 250 new Maryland jobs over the next five years. Located at National Harbor, Cloudforce is leasing an additional 15,000 square-feet of office space, effectively doubling its headquarters footprint as the company scales its secure AI platform for higher education and broader public-sector customers around the world.
“Cloudforce’s expansion and continued commitment to Maryland is a win for our state’s workers, students, and our future,” said Gov. Moore. “Our administration is making historic investments to support partnerships with world class leaders like Cloudforce and building pathways to work, wages, and wealth, so that Maryland communities have a leg up in this rapidly evolving economy.”
The company selected Maryland after an extensive analysis of potential expansion sites across the DC-Metro region. Cloudforce cited Maryland’s concentration of technical talent, access to leading universities, and the Moore-Miller Administration’s focus on economic competitiveness, service, and workforce development as key factors in the decision.
“Cloudforce's continued investment at National Harbor reflects what we've long believed – that great companies want to be in environments that help them attract talent and support long-term growth," said Peterson Companies CEO Jon Peterson. "We're proud that National Harbor has been part of Cloudforce's journey, and we're excited to continue providing the space and community that supports their next chapter.”
Cloudforce has grown from a Microsoft cloud specialist into a frontier AI platform company. Its flagship product, nebulaONE®, gives institutions governed access to leading AI models and agentic workflows, helping them provide private, secure, and equitable AI access at scale. In 2025, Cloudforce was named Microsoft’s global Education Partner of the Year, recognition driven by nebulaONE’s adoption at leading institutions including the University of Maryland, UCLA, London Business School, the University of Oxford, and many others.
“The truth is, our success has been powered by the people, partners, and community that welcomed us when we planted roots in Maryland,” said Cloudforce Founder and CEO Husein Sharaf. “When it came time to grow, we had every option on the table, including markets across state lines and across the country. We chose to double down here instead, because we’d rather strengthen the place that helped build us than start over somewhere new. That means more great jobs, deeper investment in this community, and a company culture rooted in bringing our people together in one place.”
Cloudforce is also expanding its Maryland talent strategy. The company has supported Governor Moore’s Service Year agenda and is exploring additional pathways for Service Year members, interns, and early-career Marylanders to gain hands-on experience with AI. Cloudforce also works closely with the University of Maryland as both a vendor-partner and a key employer of recent graduates, including through career exposure, student engagement, and philanthropic support for leadership programs serving talented Maryland transfer students.
To assist with project costs, the company is eligible for a $1.25 million conditional loan through Advantage Maryland, administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce. Additionally, Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation is offering a $125,000 conditional loan through its Economic Development Incentive Fund. Cloudforce may also qualify for various state and local tax credits, including the Job Creation Tax Credit.
“We’re very proud to have an innovative, forward-thinking company like Cloudforce choose to expand in Maryland,” said Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. “Not only is the Cloudforce team creating good jobs for our residents and supporting career pathways for students and recent graduates, they are providing their business clients the solutions they need to succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world.”
“Maryland is already home to the universities, entrepreneurs, and workers that can lead the next era of AI,” said Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy. “Cloudforce’s decision to expand here shows how we turn those assets into good jobs and real opportunity. Their work with the University of Maryland and Prince George’s Community College, their commitment to training local talent, and their global leadership in AI are exactly the kind of innovation ecosystem we need to grow.”
“The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation is excited to see Cloudforce Group continue its growth by expanding its headquarters in Prince George’s County,” said President and CEO of Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation Ingrid Watson. “This investment reflects the confidence innovative technology companies have in our business environment and will contribute to the County’s commercial economy through job creation, business expansion, and increased local tax revenue.”
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