Building and scaling a business is like climbing a mountain…
What’s
FITCI?
For entrepreneurs, scientists, and tomorrow’s leaders who need direction to grow and scale their businesses, we offer the programming, space, and community that allow you to confidently take the next step.
FITCI is Frederick’s Nonprofit Business Incubator & Accelerator
Our mission is to encourage technological innovation and accelerate the development of commercially viable businesses in Frederick.
FITCI’s EDGE
LARGEST
INCUBATOR IN MARYLAND FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
$277.8 MILLION
IN FUNDING RAISED BY OUR STARTUPS IN THE LAST 2 YEARS
OVER 500
COMMUNITY LEADERS WITHIN OUR BUSINESS RESOURCES
$389 MILLION
FITCI’S ECOSYSTEM HAS ADDED $389M TO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
93%
OF OUR STARTUPS BECOME SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
97%
FITCI’S CURRENT MEMBER RETENTION RATE
500% GROWTH
IN CLIENT BASE SINCE 2016, 80% FROM REFERRALS
SGAB
THE ONLY INCUBATOR WITH BUILT-IN ADVISORY BOARD
Becoming a FITCI Member
How It Works
Access
Members have access to our Facilities, Teams, & Connections including…
- Offices & Labs
- Referrals
- Base Camp
Evolve
Join a community of tough love CEO’s in a collaborative environment and take advantage of…
- CEO Roundtables
- Accelerator Training
- Business Classes
Flourish
Graduate and become part of the thriving Frederick community…
- Launch Committee
- @theTop
- Graduate Membership
FITCI’S PARTNERS & SPONSORS
A beautiful place to
Live. Work. Grow.
Frederick, Maryland’s modern flair and historical roots make this robust growing economy one of the best places to grow a business!
Header Photo by Jonathan Bean on Unsplash
