Maryland’s EDGE Launch

The July 18, 2024 Maryland’s EDGE at 321 launch celebration featured an exciting showcase of cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and scientific developments that are set to drive the future of innovation beyond Frederick.  
 
FITCI’s new center project started in 2017 and took seven long years to complete. After 32 properties considered, thousands of hours of volunteer work committed, millions of dollars in grants awarded, and work with more than 150 construction professionals and service providers, our 25,000 sq ft facility is in full swing. Our innovation center offers state-of-the-art BSL2 wet lab spaces and collaborative shared lab spaces with access to essential equipment, amenities, offices, suites, an educational lab space, and a 4,200-square-foot Base Camp community space, where entrepreneurs and ecosystem members are encouraged to collaborate and work together. 
 
300+ people gathered at our brand-new facility for its launch and official ribbon cutting. The event showcased futurist innovations in science, technology, and sustainability, packing every available space with interactive displays and information about visionary advancements spanning Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity; revolutionary building materials, natural ways to improve food security and better ways to extract precious minerals; CRISPR, CAR T-cell therapy, regenerative medicines, and nanotechnology. 
 
“This isn’t just a grand opening,” says Kathie Callahan Brady. “This is FITCI’s rededication. Along with our generous and devoted partners, FITCI is committed to driving innovation and supporting the entrepreneurs who are changing the world and growing our local economy.” 
 
Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors, and partners who joined us and made this new center possible!
 
Companies presented at the launch celebration: 
Audio-Video Group, Community Enrichment Laboratory for Learning Sciences (CELLS), , DaKiwi & Always Improving Robotics Clubs, Forager Station Inc, Galaxy Control Systems, Hobbs Science Tutorial, InventWood, IsNull Softworks, Kimberly Marshall-Batty, scientist/LEIDOS sponsored by Pace, Mock Up – Motorola/MCA, MygoGenesis, Mycologics, NanoBioFAB, NostoPharma, Quantum Loophole, Quasi Robotics, RFID READY/rfidCollect, Theradaptive.