What is
FITCI?
Business Development for Frederick!
For entrepreneurs and scientists who need direction to grow and scale their businesses, we offer the programming, space, and community that allow you to confidently take the next step.
Becoming a FITCI Member
How It Works
Access
Members have access to our Facilities, Teams, & Connections including…
- Offices & Labs
- Connection Team
- StartUp
Evolve
Join a community of tough love CEO’s in a collaborative environment and take advantage of…
- CEO Roundtables
- Accelerator Training
- Business Classes
Flourish
Graduate and become part of the thriving Frederick community…
- Launch Committee
- @theTop
- Funded ‘N’ Brews
FITCI a Business Incubator/Accelerator
Our mission is to encourage technological innovation and accelerate the development of commercially viable businesses in Frederick.
Tools For Success
Make a successful business a reality!
FITCI offers numerous programs for growing companies. All are designed to meet the entrepreneur where they are in the lifecycle of their business; ranging from making an idea a reality to scaling a successful business.
Our ProgramsWhy FITCI?
FITCI’s Proven Track Record
LARGEST
INCUBATOR IN MARYLAND FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
$277.8 MILLION
IN FUNDING RAISED BY OUR STARTUPS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS
OVER 500
COMMUNITY LEADERS WITHIN OUR BUSINESS RESOURCES
$389 MILLION
FITCI’S ECOSYSTEM HAS ADDED $389M TO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
93%
OF OUR STARTUPS BECOME SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
97%
FITCI’S CURRENT MEMBER RETENTION RATE
500% GROWTH
IN CLIENT BASE SINCE 2016, 80% FROM REFERRALS
SGAB
THE ONLY INCUBATOR WITH BUILT-IN ADVISORY BOARD
A beautiful place to
Live. Work. Grow
Frederick, Maryland’s modern flair and historical roots make this robust growing economy one of the best places to grow a business!
What’s Included In Our
Programs
Building Relationships
FITCI Partners
Partners benefit from direct engagement with member companies while members benefit from the specialized products and services our partners deliver.
Become a partner
