Incubators. The Inside Story.
Tue Jan 27 2026
In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Ezekiel Kelley, VP of Engagement and Growth at the Frederick Innovation and Technology Center (FITCI), about the importance of incubators in driving innovation. FITCI, a business incubator in Frederick, Maryland, supports life science startups by providing resources, office and lab space, and connections to state and federal resources. FITCI has grown from 40 to nearly 120 companies in two years, many collaborating with the FDA, NIH, and Fort Detrick. The center offers shared lab space, accelerated courses, and an advisory board of experienced founders. FITCI's success is attributed to its nonprofit status, cost-effective operations, and strategic partnerships.
Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world.
Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step.
In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business.
Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.
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In this episode of the Driving the Business of Science podcast, host Keith Parent, CEO of Court Square Group, speaks with Ezekiel Kelley, VP of Engagement and Growth at the Frederick Innovation and Technology Center (FITCI), about the importance of incubators in driving innovation. FITCI, a business incubator in Frederick, Maryland, supports life science startups by providing resources, office and lab space, and connections to state and federal resources. FITCI has grown from 40 to nearly 120 companies in two years, many collaborating with the FDA, NIH, and Fort Detrick. The center offers shared lab space, accelerated courses, and an advisory board of experienced founders. FITCI's success is attributed to its nonprofit status, cost-effective operations, and strategic partnerships. Driving the Business of Science is the podcast for clinical operations, IT, and business managers in the pharma, biotech, and medical device world. Bringing new products to market takes more than just great science. From R&D and clinical to regulatory and approval life science leaders require fit-for-purpose technology, processes, and partners at step. In the Driving the Business of Science podcast leaders from across the life science industry share real-world experiences and practical insights that will impact your business. Join host Keith Parent, serial life science CEO, as business leaders share experiences and insights on emerging challenges in the life science market.