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Considered one of the most vibrant locations within the Baltimore-Washington area, Frederick’s technology cluster has grown to include over 100 companies. Explore a list of these companies here.
Local Resources
- Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI)
- GROW Grant
- HUBZone
- techfrederick
- Technology Transfer Resources
The Frederick innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) local incubator provides flexible work space, start-up assistance, and community support to emerging science and technology based businesses.
The GROW Grant is a conditional 1-to-1 matching grant for property improvement projects at eligible small businesses in the City of Frederick.
Visit our Local Incentives page for more information.
The United States Small Business Administration's HUBZone Program offers preferential consideration in government contracts for eligible businesses located in designated areas.
techfrederick is a non-profit dedicated to fostering a growth environment for the local tech community. Open to all Frederick-based tech companies and professionals, the organization offers:
- Educational sessions
- Job connections
- Training programs
- As well as some of the funnest networking opportunities around
Technology Transfer refers to organizations and offices that help facilitate commercialization opportunities for newly developed technologies.
Regional Resources
- Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI)
- Maryland Cybersecurity Center
- Maryland Department of Commerce
- Maryland Tech Council
- TEDCO
The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) is a state-wide non-profit dedicated to the growth of Maryland’s cybersecurity industry.
The Maryland Cybersecurity Center, created in late 2010, is an academic center on the University of Maryland campus that brings together faculty, researchers, and students working in the field of cybersecurity from several schools and departments across campus.
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the State’s economic development agency that helps connect businesses to state-wide resources, incentives, and opportunities.
The Maryland Tech Council is the largest technology trade group serving the advanced technology and biotechnology communities in Maryland.
TEDCO provides resources and connections to early stage technology and life science companies in Maryland.
Learn more:
Download our Industry Profile Sheet for the Top 10 Reasons to Join Frederick's Rapidly Rising Tech Scene and a list of Frederick-based tech companies.
Frederick: Tech Industry Profile (PDF)
Want to have your company added to our ever-growing list of tech companies? Email Economic Development!