Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new innovation center, Maryland’s EDGE at 321. The Launch Celebration will be held July 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The state-of-the-art innovation center, located at 321 Ballenger Center Drive in Frederick, is the realization of a long journey toward growth for the nonprofit incubator/accelerator.

The Launch Celebration will open the entrepreneurial innovation center’s doors to the public and unveil the brand-new space designed to inspire innovation, collaboration, and breakthrough discoveries. The event will commence with a “different” kind of ribbon cutting ceremony followed by guided tours.  The event will feature a journey into the future of innovation in Frederick with a showcase of futurist innovation, networking opportunities, food, and drink.

The event promises an exciting showcase of cutting-edge technologies, sustainable solutions, and scientific developments that are set to drive the future of innovation beyond Frederick.

The innovation center offers state-of-the-art wet lab spaces, collaborative shared lab spaces, 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.

“Opening this center has been a 7 year long journey to level-up FITCI and expand our capabilities and support for entrepreneurs and startup businesses in Frederick” says FITCI’s CEO Kathie Callahan Brady. “This isn’t just a grand opening; we’re going all out to show everyone that along with our partners, FITCI’s commitment to driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurs knows no bounds.”

FITCI invites all members of the community to join in celebrating this momentous occasion. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information and to reserve a spot for the Launch Celebration, please visit http://www.fitci.org/event/launch