Exploring InfoPathways and their remarkable support of FITCI and the entrepreneurs we serve! This partnership, sparked by a referral, has blossomed into a powerful alliance, showcasing InfoPathways’ unwavering commitment to nurturing emerging businesses and fostering a vibrant, economically healthy community. Theresa Bethune, founder of InfoPathways, connected with FITCI through one of our startup clients who … Read more
By Anna Eyler In a rapidly evolving business landscape, startups that don’t consider implementing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into their operations are at risk of being left behind. Leveraging these tools allows employees to spend more time and energy on strategic tasks that require high-level critical thinking. By integrating AI-driven algorithms … Read more
By Anna Eyler Circular business practices revolutionize industries, mitigate environmental impact, minimize waste generation, achieve cost reductions, and drive sustainable innovation for a brighter future. In a circular economy, materials and products are utilized for their maximum lifespan. Cutting-edge innovations from companies like InventWood and Quantum Loophole are shining examples of how local ingenuity will … Read more
Experience the Future in Every Dimension at FITCI’s spectacular launch celebration of Maryland’s EDGE at 321 Ballenger Center Drive in Frederick, Maryland. Join the journey into the future of innovation in Frederick as we unveil our brand-new space designed to inspire innovation, collaboration, and breakthrough discoveries. Highlights include lots of surprises, and tours of our … Read more
An enduring affiliation – from FITCI’s founding to forging ahead Dan Brower knows a thing or two about laboratories – specifically, outfitting them for maximum efficiency, even on a budget. This expertise led him to be one of the first consultants engaged in 2003 for input on a new business incubator being established at Hood … Read more
FITCI begins transition to new facility, offers community tours Rounding into phase 1 completion of the area’s newest entrepreneurial community space at the EDGE at 321, FITCI achieved move-in approval this month. As part of the transition, startup leaders & potential resource partners can get an exclusive preview. The facility offers state-of-the-art private & shared … Read more
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 – Accredited Biotech/Biomedical investors gathered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, for a private, in-person presentation and dinner featuring FITCI startup client BioSolution Designs, Inc. (BSD), thanks to our ecosystem partner Opus8. Dozens listened while BSD CEO Sam Glickstein shared details about the rising company and its exciting potential both financially and as … Read more
FITCI Grad builds upon an unprecedented three Breakthrough Medical Device designations by the FDA Theradaptive, a leading biopharmaceutical company using protein engineering to create targeted therapeutics, has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Clinical Trial Award of up to $7.4M with options, subject to FDA approval to begin phase I/II clinical studies. Awarded … Read more
Alison Demarest & Thomas Blake of PACE Life Sciences Retire Congratulations to Alison Demarest & Thomas Blake of PACE Life Sciences on their retirement. This dynamic duo founded Meridian BioGroup in 2007 after nearly a year of planning, offering expert validation, regulatory, and compliance contract services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. In 2012, their … Read more
Budding entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders gathered at FITCI’s ROOT location in downtown Frederick, Mayrland, for the first installment of the incubator’s newest community program, the IDEA Lab, sponsored by the Truist Foundation. Session leader/mentor Robert “Bob” Stoneking of Pachydermos began the evening event by telling participants, “the purpose of the IDEA Lab is not … Read more
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