Celebrating 15 years of collaboration, the Fort Detrick Alliance and Frederick Innovative Technology Center recently hosted a Technology Showcase in Frederick. The Technology Showcase brought together representatives from Fort Detrick, educational institutions, the business community, elected officials, and technology incubator founders to highlight technology transfer opportunities. The Showcase featured numerous start-up companies in various stages of development at FITCI’s EDGE. Additionally, attendees could learn about partnership development and technology transfer opportunities at Fort Detrick. The showcase included representatives from Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, Mount St. Mary’s University, Frederick Community College, and the Bovine Intervention Robotics Team 686.
With over 140 in attendance, this annual event featured many opportunities for networking and establishing community connections. Jen Staiger, Alliance President and Associate Provost of Mount St. Mary's Division of Continuing Studies, shared at the event, “We are here tonight to gather and explore groundbreaking ideas, foster new connections, and celebrate the success of Frederick’s strong culture of partnership and collaboration, highlighting the value of Fort Detrick as an enduring local resource. "
At the event, Kathie Callahan Brady, FITCI's CEO unveiled an exciting new initiative, announcing a forthcoming magazine, Innovate Frederick, created in partnership with Frederick Magazine. Brady shared, “Slated for release next year, the publication will spotlight short stories of FITCI companies, offering a deeper look into the entrepreneurs driving innovation in the region.”
Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development for the City of Frederick, delivered a compelling history of the event’s evolution over the last 15 years. His reflections highlighted the event's growing significance in showcasing the vibrancy of Frederick's entrepreneurial ecosystem. “With valued major employers such as the Frederick National Laboratory and Fort Detrick, we are thrilled to have this level of commercialization and tech transfer opportunities right here in Frederick.”
Reach out to the City of Frederick’s economic development team to learn about opportunities to partner in Frederick. Stay in touch with FITCI and Fort Detrick Alliance to learn about future networking opportunities and events.
