Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc

🚀 It starts here. FITCI’s mission as a non-profit is to empower innovators who are solving the world’s toughest problems—right in the heart of Frederick. Many of our entrepreneurs are addressing major healthcare challenges. From saving lives during childbirth to making surgeries safer and advancing drug discoveries, the impact of their work will transform industries and improve lives globally. 🌍 This week, we’re kicking off our fundraising campaign, and you have the opportunity to fuel the next wave of breakthroughs. Every donation supports startups with the coaching, connections, capital, and customers they need to succeed. Together, we can support the development of life-changing technologies, while creating smart, resilient growth for our community and beyond. 👇 Donate today using the link in the comments. Any amount has a positive impact! FITCI is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, meaning that all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Patrick Wheeler Sean Walker, CPA, CFE, CGFM, CGMS Theresa Bethune Andres M. Veleka R. P. Jon Rowley Anne Balduzzi Richard Griffin, AICP, CEcD Jodie Bollinger Tien Wong Mei Sun David Gurzick, Ph.D. John Molnar Kathie Callahan Brady Ezekiel Kelley #FITCIInnovationFund #InnovateFrederick #FITCIForward #FITCI

A few weeks ago, we co-hosted our 15th Annual Technology Showcase with the Fort Detrick Alliance. The event featured FITCI start-ups and highlighted technology transfer opportunities with Fort Detrick and local institutions. We asked attendees to vote for their favorite companies in our People’s Choice Awards in 3 categories: Biggest Future Impact, Most Innovative and Presentation Powerhouse. Today we celebrated our winners at a small reception at Maryland's EDGE. The people have spoken and here are our winners! 💥 Biggest Future Impact: Theradaptive 🤖 Most Innovative: CarrTech Corporation ✨ Presentation Powerhouse: NanoBioFAB Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners 🎉 Kathie Callahan Brady Patrick Wheeler Andres M. Ezekiel Kelley Nia McDannell #TechShowase #FITCI #Innovation

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Did you know that in 1995, the US produced almost 30% of the world's lithium, but today that number has shrank to only 1%? Lithium is an essential element for rechargeable batteries in our laptops, cell phones, electric vehicles and more. #FITCI client Forager Station is creating technology for sustainable, scalable, and efficient lithium collection that can eliminate freshwater pollution and encourages the cleanup and reuse of abandoned wells. They're truly one to watch out for! You can learn more on Forager Station on their website and find out more about the other clients in our '20 FITCI companies that will change the world series', both linked in the comments 👇 Patrick Ho #LithiumProduction #SustainableSolutions

We're excited to be exhibiting at TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo today! If you're attending, please stop by booth 64 to learn more about the state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative spaces, expert mentorship and unparalleled resources FITCI offers to empower founders to grow and scale their businesses. #TEDCOExpo Kathie Callahan Brady Nia McDannell Ezekiel Kelley

BREAKING MOOS! 🐄 We're excited to announce that FITCI has been selected an official Non-Profit partner of the Frederick Flying Cows Professional Basketball Team for the 2025 season and 12 Days Of Giving Initiative! The Flying Cows 12 Days Of Giving Initiative kicks off today... What does that mean? It means you can support FITCI and your local pro basketball team simultaneously! From NOW until December 18th, use our promo code to receive 10% off your order of Flying Cows Tickets & Merch. FITCI will receive 15% of all sales from the use of our promo code! Official Promo Code: SUPPORTFITCI YOU can help us earn the biggest donation possible! Shop now at https://hubs.ly/Q02-bR9_0! Stay tuned for the official announcement of our day as “Non-Profit Of The Game” in the coming season! Thank you in advance for your support! Go Cows! #SupportFITCI #GoFlyingCows #12DaysOfGiving

Make it a great week! - Kathie Callahan Brady #Monday Motivation

🦃 🍂 This Thanksgiving, we're deeply grateful for the incredible community members who support FITCI! We'd like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors who enable us to support the incredible startups we have at FITCI: The City of Frederick, Frederick County Government, Maryland, Venable LLP, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Morgan-Keller, Quantum Loophole, Inc., ACNB Bank, JLL, Facility Logix LLC, InfoPathways Inc., Pace® Life Sciences, Audio-Video Group LLC, Woodsboro Bank, Miles & Stockbridge P.C., TEDCO, Quasi Robotics, Mesa Science Associates, Inc., Galaxy Control Systems, BG Ventures In observance of the holiday, FITCI offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We will reopen on Monday, December 2. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and abundance! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude

Exciting news from #FITCI client NanoBioFAB! Their pathogen detection and identification technology is truly remarkable. We're sure the conference attendees will agree! Xiaonao Liu, PhD

#FITCI client Catoctin Bio uses their expertise in RNA research in industry, academic, and government settings to collaborate with their clients on RNA-targeted and structure-based drug design. Their up-tempo pace and lean operations save their clients time and money while achieving the highest levels of quality and innovation. They're committed to capacity building through expert training and methodology, so their clients emerge with stronger in-house programs for continuity and scale. Learn more about Catoctin Bio by visiting their website linked in the comments! You can also learn more about other FITCI companies that we believe will change the world by reading our latest blog, also linked below. 👇 Regan LeBlanc