Graduate Companies

The companies listed below have graduated from the FITCI program and established operations outside of the incubator.  They are listed in alphabetical order.  For more information on any of these companies please follow the links to their websites by clicking either their logo, or their name within their description. For information on becoming a FITCI client please visit our contact us page.

APE-BridgePath Scientific offers a wide variety of products and services to the scientific community. Rapid Reliable Results is not simply a tag line it is the company motto. We are a small business based in Frederick, Maryland.  As a small business, we know how important time is to companies, both large and small. We are here to give you back some of your time. How? By providing you the products and services you need in a prompt and efficient manner with attention to detail and personalized service.  APE-Bridgepath graduated from FITCI in fall of 2008.

Akonni Biosystems Inc, a Maryland based life science company founded in April 2003, develops, manufactures and sells genetic-based diagnostic and disease surveillance solutions for both infectious and human health diseases.
 

Akonni's solutions are based on patent-protected gel-drop microarrays and microfluidic Lab-on-a-card technology.  This technology uses precision robotics to place an array of micro-gel-drops within a microfluidic Lab-on-a-card.  Each gel-drop behaves as an individual test tube which yields unprecedented multiplexing capability in a single step with minimal reagent use and liquid handling.  Akonni's integrated microfluidic card approach is far easier to use, cheaper, faster, and more accurate than currently available microarray technologies.
The system includes a portable reader device and credit-card sized disposable tests onto which a small blood, urine or saliva sample may be placed. The card is then placed in the reader which processes the sample with just a push of a button.  The caregiver is able to print out a clinical result in a fraction of the time over current tests and at a significantly reduced cost. While the underlying microarray and microfluidic technology have been well tested and proven, this is the first time these patented technologies have been combined to produce an integrated diagnostic device capable of performing a battery of complex medical tests at the push of a button, producing definitive results within a few minutes.  Akonni Biosystems graduated from the FITCI program in the fall of 2007.

   Biaera Technologies, LLC is an innovative aerosol research company, offering automated laboratory systems and services.  Biaera's cornerstone product, the Aerosol Management Platform (AeroMP) is a single hardware and software platform that controls and monitors all aspects of inhalation exposure including; Aerosol generation, Characterization, Sampling, Airflow, System balancing, Environmental parameters (including temperature, humidity, and pressure, Animal respiration and Dose calculation). Biaera graduated in early 2010.

BioElectronics, is the maker of inexpensive Drug Free, Anti-inflammatory Medical Devices and Patches.  Actipatch is an FDA cleared, drug-free patch designed to reduce pain and swelling and accelerate healing.

ActiPatch™ is based on the same proven and highly effective pulsed electromagnetic therapy used for decades by physicians, therapists and athletic trainers worldwide. The inventors of Actipatch have used state-of-the-art micro electronic circuitry to shrink the technology into an inexpensive, small, lightweight wearable patch that effectively reduces swelling (edema) and significantly speeds the healing process with no known side effects.  BioElectronics graduated from the FITCI incubator program in fall of 2007.

ChromoTrax is an international biomedical research and development company dedicated to developing innovative technologies and products to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from genetic-based diseases including cancers and mutagenic toxic exposure. The proprietary technologies detect signature chromosomal abnormalities - critical to accurate and effective disease diagnosis, treatment and patient management.
 

The company incorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1999 and began operations under the name ALTech Biomedical, Inc. The company has since changed its name to ChromoTrax (tracks chromosomes through color) which more accurately reflects the functions of its core technologies. Chromotrax’s proprietary platform technology is an automated, ultra sensitive and cost effective process for quickly and reliably detecting specific diseases and toxic exposure in humans, enabling detection far earlier than conventional techniques. The company has completed the technical development of an advanced DNA probe, the ReSeD® probe and is well along on completing the development of an accurate, low-cost, high-volume diagnostic procedure, Hybridization in Suspension.  Hybridization in Suspension is a rapid, accurate and cost-effective technique for detecting signature chromosome aberrations. It reduces human labor required, and is up to 1,000 times more sensitive than conventional FISH.  Chromotrax graduated from FITCI in fall 2008.

Cybrdi, Inc. is the pioneer and primary provider of human tissue array products. Cybrdi has established a comprehensive and integrated system to collect various normal and diseased human tissues, and continuing throughout the manufacturing process of hundreds of tissue microarrays. By offering various high-quality tissue arrays in a format of single, paired, combined and multiple panels, Cybrdi enables scientists to identify, verify and validate molecules of diagnostic and therapeutic importance. Together with DNA (gene) array technique, tissue microarray technology is a powerful tool for the rapid analysis of molecular targets, discovery and assessment of new therapeutics, and determining prognosis of a disease.  Cybrdi graduated from the incubator program in fall 2008.

CynerGene provides laboratory services for researchers, pharmaceuticals and biotech companies. Our mission is to generate high quality data for your project using our robust, QC-centric pipeline.  From initial project design all the way to final data analysis, let CynerGene produce the high quality data while you stay focused on the bigger picture. CynerGene is a GLP compliant lab currently pursuing CLIA certification.   Cynergene graduated from FITCI in early 2010.

HSRL Pathology provides microscopic tissue evaluation and pathology report generation for your regulatory and investigative projects. Director of HSRL Pathology, Serge Rousselle, DVM, DACVP, heads the division, which is undergoing rapid growth. Expansion of the Mount Jackson facility was completed in late 2006, and coincides with the addition of new services including state-of-the-art histopathologic processing of hard tissues in plastic media.

Dr. Rousselle is known throughout the industry for his expertise in toxicological pathology and medical device pathology. The HSRL Pathology team prides itself on the scientific quality of their pathology reports, their responsiveness to clients, and their dedication to honoring deadlines. Using the FDA-approved PathData ® pathology software, HSRL Pathology will ensure on-time delivery and full GLP compliance. HSRL pathologists are also proficient in Xybion, LABCAT, and Provantis T and can seamlessly enter data using your company's report format. The HSRL Pathology team is comprised of highly trained personnel who are equipped to provide your projects with everything from gross trimming through to archiving, and including any combination of our specialized services that you select.  HSRL graduated from FITCI in fall of 2008.

Imagilin Technology is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing technologies and products of biomedicines for human and animal health. The company has developed a proprietary, patent pending technology platform that uses encapsulated probiotics to deliver live microorganisms into animal gastrointestinal tracts. The effective delivery of live, beneficial microorganisms is able to help animal digestive systems and to enhance their immune responses against infectious diseases. Imagilin probiotic product line offers the pet owners the most effective alternative treatment for pet’s digestive disorders. Currently, the company sells three products, MITOMAX^TM and MITOBOOST^TM for pets and MITOGROW^TM for farm animals. The company has clients in the veterinarian and pet food markets for its MITOMAX^TM and MITOBOOST^TM products and has established distributorships in Japan and Taiwan.  Imagilin graduated from the FITCI program in fall 2008.

Integrated BioTherapeutics (IBT) is an emerging research-based company dedicated to discovery of small molecules targeting various biothreat and emerging threat agents with a primary emphasis on rational, structure based approach. IBT also offers a range of products and services to the growing biodefense and infectious disease research community.
 

Located in Frederick Maryland, IBT is located in the center of the emerging BioDefense Industry.  IBT has experience and a close working arrangement with many of the United States government agencies including United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Homeland Security and other agencies working in the BioDefense arena.  IBT graduated from the FITCI program in summer of 2008.

Widearea Systems is a convergence technology company that makes and sells secure Unified
Communications solutions for government agencies, enterprises and service providers. Widearea has substantial intellectual property, including its flagship products: V-Contax, a visual contact center IP solution, and VC Wizard, a video conferencing scheduling and management solution.  Widearea currently provides interpretive services solutions to the health care sector, TeleOffice  solutions to the telecommuting sector, and distance learning solutions to the higher education sector.  Widearea Systems has located in the City of Frederick at 201A Broadway Street, 2nd Floor.

WGS Systems, LLC is a Maryland based company providing products and services to the United States intelligence, military, and homeland security organizations. They specialize in systems engineering, electronic product development, and contract management services to the Federal Government and its prime contractors.

They are a premier developer of integrated surveillance and reconnaissance systems on manned and unmanned airborne, ground, surface, and man-packable platforms.  WGS graduated from the FITCI program early in 2010.