Dec
3
10:00 AM10:00

Accelerator Showcase Fall 2024

Join us for an exciting night of innovation and entrepreneurship as our accelerator B2B startup founders take the stage. You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from talented founders as they present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of industry experts and a live audience.

Featured startups include:

  • BluOcean Innovation: SaaS product for business process optimization and forecasting

  • Job Phaze: Assisting hiring manager with better tools for candidate matching

  • Pathogens.ai: Enabling agriculture labs with AI-assisted models for pathogen detection

  • Perimeter Health: Tracking variants of unknown significance (VUS) in genetic testing results

  • Solar Design Lab: Reducing the cost and delays in the design and engineering of solar systems

  • Tampa Deep Sea: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) for research and marine services

  • TECHG-X: Identifying risks associated with climate change and weather-related events

  • TerraChat: SaaS platform for workforce and job management in the landscaping industry

Keynote speaker:

Cathie Wood

Founder, CEO, CIO | ARK Invest

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Sep
26
2:00 PM14:00

Product Strategy Roundtable: Your Questions Answered

  • Tampa Bay Innovation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Product Strategy Roundtable: Your Questions Answered with Ken Evans (Last Thu. Monthly)

Come join us for an hour long open group discussion with Ken Evans! This is your chance to pick the brain of a seasoned product strategist. Whether you're looking to refine your product roadmap, validate your market fit, or simply chat about the latest trends, Ken is here to help. Swing by 1101 4th St S, 3rd Floor on the last Thursday of every month to get your questions answered and gain valuable insights. Feel free to bring your own snack and beverage and bring a pen and paper to take notes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your product game!

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Aug
15
5:30 PM17:30

Protecting AI Innovations: A Deep Dive into IP Rights

Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises important questions related to copyright laws, patentability and data ownership. We will explore how IP protection strategies can safeguard the rights of creators, entrepreneurs and innovators that are shaping the AI landscape.

Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of cutting-edge technology and innovation as it applies to intellectual property (IP), creating challenges and opportunities.

Thank you to our sponsors: Pinellas County Economic Development, Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Ventures, Dabble Lab, Jim Aid, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and Fulcrum Equity Partners

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Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00

Climate Tech Accelerator Showcase

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center will host its next Innovation Showcase event on Tuesday, July 30th, from 10 am – 12:30 pm.

Details:

ARK Innovation Center – Innovation Foundation Hall (2nd floor)

1101 4th Street S. in downtown St. Pete

Agenda:

10:00      Check-in opens (tickets required)

10:15      Welcome remarks

10:30      Startup presentations

11:30      Keynote panel w/ Cathie Wood, CEO, CIO ARK Invest

12:15      Accelerator Alumni update

Featured startups include:

• AGWise - Helping farmers reduce climate impacts while driving profitability

• Cupper - FoodTech concept for an eco-friendly, plastic-free coffee pod

• Mudder.AI - Software tool to help communities plan for natural disasters

• NumaNotes – AI copilot for mental health to reduce the workload of

practitioners 

• Virginica - Reducing reef construction costs for more viable ocean-based

carbon capture

• Zing Drone Solutions - Tracking system for municipalities to enforce safe

drone operation

Space is limited; please register below

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Jul
19
8:00 AM08:00

Applications deadline: TBIC's Fall 2024 tech accelerator program for B2B & B2G startups

TBIC is launching its next startup accelerator for early-stage tech companies. The program will consist of weekly workshops to assist startup founders with product and go-to-market strategies. The program will run from August to October, wrapping up with a Showcase event at the ARK Innovation Center in St. Pete.


Applications are open to Florida-based tech startups that are building scalable products for B2B or B2G markets. Applicant companies must be less than 2 years old with less than $1M in funding.

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TECH Talk Speaker Series: Busting Top Five Myths of Venture Capital
Jun
27
8:30 AM08:30

TECH Talk Speaker Series: Busting Top Five Myths of Venture Capital

Welcome to an enlightening session where we demystify the finance of innovation! Whether you’re a founder with a groundbreaking idea or a funder ready to propel the next big thing, understanding the nuances of venture capital is crucial. It’s more than just big money and bold bets; it’s a complex, professional branch of finance that often remains shrouded in mystery.

Join us as we dive deep to bust the five biggest myths of venture capital. This session promises to be brief, engaging, and most importantly, fun!

It’s time to share, learn, and network as we navigate the exciting yet intricate world of venture capital together

REGISTER TODAY:

Rachel Fisher is an early stage technology founder and funder, with close to two decades in the educational technology space. Over the course of her career, she's built and sold two edtech companies, participated in a fast-growth private equity rollup to unicorn exit, and served as both angel and VC investor. In addition, she earned her MBA in finance from the Wharton School of Business. 

Despite years spent in technology and finance, Rachel's foundation as an educator laid the groundwork for the impact-driven focus of her career and serves her well now as she advises other founders and companies on their journey from takeoff to flight. 

 

Thank you to our sponsors: : Pinellas County Economic Development, Jim Aid, Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Ventures, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Fulcrum Equity Partners and Dabble Lab

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Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

AI & ML Accelerator Innovation Showcase

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the AI Accelerator Showcase

On Wednesday, February 21st at 10 am, TBIC will introduce the companies that participated in the AI Accelerator program.

The tech business community, customers, and investors are invited to attend, but seating is limited; you must RSVP via Eventbrite to attend - https://bit.ly/TBIC_AI24

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STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS - FALL COURSE
Sep
13
to Nov 15

STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS - FALL COURSE

  • Tampa Bay Innovation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS is a 10-week facilitator-led course, offered once a week for three hours. The cohort based program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor.

Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm: Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Starting 9/13/23

CLASS IS AT CAPACITY

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Apply Now for AI Accelerator
Aug
16
to Oct 25

Apply Now for AI Accelerator

  • Tampa Bay Innovation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 The Tampa Bay Innovation Center (TBIC) is pleased to announce its next tech accelerator program, which will cater to startup companies developing enterprise solutions that leverage data science and artificial intelligence.

TBIC is currently recruiting early-stage startups developing products that apply:

  • Machine Learning

  • Neural networks

  • Natural language processing

  • Image recognition

  • Robotics

  • Generative AI (text, images, code, etc.)

  • IoT sensor networks 

The program will run from mid-August through the end of October 2023 and consist of weekly group workshops supplemented by one-on-one mentoring to help these early-stage ventures with customer discovery, product strategy, pricing, go-to-market skills, and putting systems in place that are essential for success. The wrap-up showcase for this program will be one of the first public events hosted in TBIC’s new HQ, the ARK Innovation Center, in St. Petersburg, which is slated to be opened in early October.

Applications are closed. Check back to apply for our Climate Tech Accelerator.

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Tech Night w/ The Tampa Bay Rays
Aug
9
5:00 PM17:00

Tech Night w/ The Tampa Bay Rays

Join the rest of the tech community from around Tampa Bay for Tech Night with the Rays!

TECH NIGHT TICKET INCLUDES:

  • Access to a VIP pregame panel discussions from the Rays front office members discussing new tech implementations for the 2023 season.

  • $5 Burst Bucks added to purchasers Rays Pay Wallet eligible for usage the new Short Stop at the Budweiser Porch (SBJ, 2022 Best Innovation Award).

  • Private networking area to meet Rays front office staff, industry leaders and community organizers.

Lower Level Tickets are $25 ($50 Value)

Use Ticket Code: RaysTech

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STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS - SPRING COURSE
Feb
15
to Apr 19

STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS - SPRING COURSE

  • Tampa Bay Innovation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

STEAM powered by CO.STARTERS is a 10-week facilitator-led course, offered once a week for three hours. The cohort based program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor.

Wednesdays 6 - 9 pm: Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Starting 2/15/23

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TECH Talk - Climate Tech Innovation
Nov
16
to Nov 17

TECH Talk - Climate Tech Innovation

  • St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

November TECH Talk: Unleashing Ideas in Climate Tech Innovation

Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Featured Speaker: Opal Perry, Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer for PODS

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Back Courtyard Entrance - Board Room

100 2nd Ave N #150, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 

    Cost: FREE: Registration Required

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Apply Now for Climate Tech Accelerator
Nov
1
to Dec 14

Apply Now for Climate Tech Accelerator

  • Tampa Bay Innovation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Innovations in climate tech are drawing the interest of industry, governments, the venture capital community, and others. People from all over the globe are feeling the effects of climate change, and the entrepreneurs among us are seizing the opportunity to step up and address many of the problems with new innovative ideas.

The next cohort of the TBIC B2B Accelerator will be focused exclusively on climate tech innovations and the startup ventures seizing on opportunities in that space. This may include products in the following areas:

  • Energy Storage / Energy Delivery

  • Smart Buildings

  • Smart Cities

  • SmartGrid

  • Accelerating Digital Transformation

  • Sustainable (Green) Energy

  • Carbon neutral data centers

  • Marine science, monitoring, protection & restoration

  • Weather monitoring & impact modeling

  • Supply chain / business & consumer waste reduction

  • Transit / Last mile delivery optimization

  • AgTech

  • CleanTech

  • Clean water / water conservation

The accelerator workshops will kick off in early January with the first section focusing on market and product strategy. The last half of the program will make sure founders develop a successful and sustainable go-to-market strategy. This may include Beta customers but is primarily focused on the overall scalability-readiness of your startup. As with previous cohorts, the program will wrap up with a investor and business community showcase event in front of the program sponsors, investors, and stakeholders from the local tech & business community.

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/593968003/tampa-bay-innovation-center-s-accelerator-targets-climate-tech-and-announces-corporate-champions

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FL SBDC Summit 2022 - The Importance of Community Session
Jun
28
7:00 AM07:00

FL SBDC Summit 2022 - The Importance of Community Session

Small Business Success Summit

Register today!

General Admission is $175

Description: "It takes a village" is a common phrase used to describe collectively coming together to show support and provide for one another. The same phrase can be used when reflecting on how communities and organizations consistently come together with different resources and programs with a common goal to help small businesses reach success. During this panel, we will reflect on why it is imperative for organizations that offer resources for small businesses to work together for the betterment of their community and how each of these organizations is making a difference to ensure Florida's small businesses continue to grow and thrive. Come ready to walk away with new ideas as a small business owner to engage with your community and find resources that you might not have considered.

Speakers

  • Dr. Cynthia Johnson (Moderator) Pinellas County Economic Development, Director

  • Ken Evans (Panelist) Tampa Bay Innovation Center, Accelerator, Managing Director

  • Dan Holahan (Panelist) Embarc Collective, Director of Member Experience

  • Danielle Mousseau (Panelist) Florida Power & Light, Manager of 35 Mules

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FL SBDC Summit 2022
Jun
27
4:30 PM16:30

FL SBDC Summit 2022

2022 Small Business Success Summit

Register today!

General Admission is $175

The Florida SBDC Network is excited to host the Small Business Success Summit, June 27-28, 2022 in Tampa, FL. The purpose of this event is to provide small businesses with access to capital, contracts,
and connections for growth and success.

Speakers include:

Phyllis Newhouse, CEO & Founder, ShoulderUp Technology

Kwame Anku, CEO and Chairman, Black Star Fund

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TECH Talk - The Future of NFTs
May
24
11:00 AM11:00

TECH Talk - The Future of NFTs

May TECH Talk: Online Panel - The Future of NFTs

Join this online discussion featuring analysts from ARK Invest and Signum Growth Capital.

The panelists will discuss the long-term implications of NFTs and the utility they will provide to individuals and businesses.

We are very early in the application of NFTs. Our experts will discuss the evolution of NFTs from fun to functional and provide insight into how these crypto-assets will become a practical tool for brands and businesses. The panel will be moderated by Tampa Bay Innovation Center managing director, Ken Evans. 

Details:

Tuesday, May 24th from 11:00 - 12:30

Register at: https://bit.ly/TechTalk_May22

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Women in Entrepreneurship: USF Connect
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Women in Entrepreneurship: USF Connect

USF CONNECT: Women In Entrepreneurship : Hidden Figures in Innovation

Description: Tampa Bay's Premier forum is back! Women in Entrepreneurship, a USF Connect Signature Event, was developed to inspire and empower women to reach their entrepreneurial goals. This year’s event will be held on International Women's Day under the theme "Break The Bias". Attendees will hear from two panels: The Hidden Figures Behind Innovation and Women and Money: Who’s Got It? Where to Find It? How to Get It? Join us as we Break the Bias and hear about women's entrepreneurial journey in an innovative space!

Registration Link: https://wie2022.eventbrite.com

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ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Mar
4
8:00 AM08:00

ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is now accepting applications to its Tech Accelerator program. Don't miss the chance to apply to the 12-week, cohort-based high impact Accelerator focused on tech product-market fit and scaling.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND APPLY TODAY.

Tech startups may apply now through Friday, March 4, 2022

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