A technology and life sciences incubator providing office and laboratory space, mentorship, and investor access for startups. Connects residents to a network spanning NIH, FDA, and NIST, supporting commercialization of life science and tech innovations. Located at The EDGE at 321, 321 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick, MD. FITCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004.

A community-facing program for earliest-stage entrepreneurs exploring entrepreneurship and innovation. Funded by an $88K Truist Foundation grant. Serves as the entry point into the FITCI ecosystem, with a pathway to the Edge Accelerator and FITCI Incubator for participants ready to advance.

A 12-week intensive accelerator for technology and life science companies located at The EDGE at 321, Frederick. Sponsored by TEDCO and the Frederick National Laboratory. 15 companies graduated in March 2024. Part of the BioHealth Capital Region ecosystem, providing access to federal labs, investor networks, and commercialization support.