Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.

06/17/2026

Registration is now open to everyone:
https://hubs.ly/Q04lJxTH0

Think your pitch is ready for investors? It may be time for a Reality Check.

Reality Check is a special interactive session designed to help founders test their presentations in a realistic environment. Participants will gain practical insight into what investors look for, how to clearly communicate opportunity, and what separates a “maybe” from a “yes.”

We hope to see you there!

06/16/2026

The numbers speak for themselves.

100+ companies graduated. Countless connections made. Thousands of hours spent building the next big thing.

Behind every number is a founder with an idea, and a the FITCI community helping bring it to life.

FITCI

06/15/2026

You’ve got the idea, but can you pitch it?

In this quick reel, FITCI mentor Matt Boxer shares what he believes are the key ingredients of a great pitch.

Whether you’re talking to investors, customers, or potential partners, how you tell your story matters. Watch the reel for a few simple insights that can help you communicate your vision with confidence.

💬 What’s one thing you think every great pitch needs? Let us know 👇🏻

06/09/2026

Join us next Tuesday, June 16th for Power Partner Hours 🤝

We look forward to welcoming New England Biolabs this month!
This is an opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships, exchange insights, and engage with experienced leaders across industries.

We'll see you next week!

06/09/2026

Time and money are two of the most valuable resources for any startup, but if you could only have one... which would you choose?

We asked our Basecamp community, and the majority chose unlimited time over unlimited funding. ⏳

After all, funding can help you move faster, but time is finite. It can't be bought or sold.

What about you? Would you rather have unlimited time or unlimited funding for your startup? Tell us why in the comments. 👇

06/09/2026

We’re popping up at 🌿

Join us Wednesday, June 10th from 11AM–1PM for a Fingerboard Farm pop-up featuring farm-grown cannabinoid wellness products, education, and all your seasonal favorites.

Stop by to chat with us about:
• CBD, CBG, CBN & FECO
• Daily wellness support
• Sleep, stress & recovery products
• Our growing practices and what’s new this season 🌱

Come say hi, stock up on your favorites, and enter for a chance to win our pop-up giveaway 🤍

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

FITCI is proud to join Bethesda Green, bwtech@UMBC, and the Maryland Innovation Center as part of NEXUS, the Network for Entrepreneurship, Xceleration & Unified Startups.

This partnership is about intentionally breaking down regional silos and building a more connected, coordinated apparatus for innovation in Maryland. Together, we are working to expand founder support, share resources across regions, strengthen access to capital, and create more opportunities for startups to grow across the state.

Maryland has incredible innovation assets. When we connect them, we create stronger pathways for founders, researchers, investors, and communities across our amazing state. We are excited to help shape a more collaborative, competitive, and founder-centered future for Maryland innovation!

A Coalition of Maryland Incubators join forces to expand collaboration, founder support, and statewide economic opportunity as: Network for Entrepreneurship, Xceleration & Unified Startups (NEXUS). FREDERICK, Md., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The coalition of four Maryland incubators are collabor...

06/08/2026

FITCI’s Maryland's EDGE Building Demonstrates Significant Energy Savings Through AI-Powered Sustainability Pilot with Ireland-Based Soft Landing Company EclimAI
FITCI's excited to announce our innovation center has achieved significant energy savings through a pilot deployment of EclimAI’s AI-powered EDGE HVAC optimization device.

EclimAI, an Ireland-based company participating in the State of Maryland and FITCI’s Soft Landing Program, partnered with us to conduct a 30-day pilot focused on peak reduction and energy optimization during one of the highest energy usage periods of the year. The test was conducted across approximately 6,000 square feet within the building’s shared community and operational space.

Read more at the link in the comments!

06/07/2026

We’re headed back to Columbia 🌿

Join us Monday, June 8th from 11AM–2PM at Remedy Columbia for a Fingerboard Farm pop-up featuring your favorite cannabinoid wellness products, education, and farm-grown goodness.

Come chat with us about:
• CBD, CBG, CBN & FECO
• Our farm and growing practices
• Product recommendations for sleep, stress, recovery & daily wellness
• What’s new this season at the farm 🌱

📍 Remedy Columbia
8865 Stanford Blvd, Unit 131
Columbia, MD 21045



Stop by, say hi, stock up on your favorites, and enter for a chance to win our pop-up giveaway 🤍