Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

AI & ML Accelerator Innovation Showcase

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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Synapse Summit 2022
Feb
17
8:00 AM08:00

Synapse Summit 2022

Synapse Summit 2022 Agenda

Check back daily as new sessions are updated!

 

8AM – Registration Opens
9AM – 5PM – Programming & Exhibition Open Throughout The Day
10:30AM – Keynote ft. Manny Medina, Medina Capital
11:30AM-1:30PM – Lunch available
12PM – Accredited Investor Luncheon
1PM – Demystifying Decentralization: The New World of Web 3.0
2PM – Innovation Award Finalist Showcase
3PM – Keynote ft. Cathy Hackl, CEO & Chief Metaverse Officer, The Futures Intelligence Group
4PM – Keynote ft. Felecia Hatcher, CEO, Black Ambition & Synapse Innovation Award Winner Announcement
5PM – After Parties

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CO.STARTERS -STEAM Program
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00

CO.STARTERS -STEAM Program

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

CO.STARTERS is a 9-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.

All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.

Register today

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Partner Event: Unlock Your Future Tampa Bay
Aug
27
to Aug 29

Partner Event: Unlock Your Future Tampa Bay

 Aug 27, 4:00 PM EDT – Aug 29, 12:30 PM EDT

Hyatt Grand Tampa, 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL 33607, USA

One powerful weekend, illuminating, educating, and inspiring you to reach your fullest potential and achieve your most aspirational future. Whether you are looking for a way to financial freedom, creative freedom, or putting something in the world that will make a big difference - this weekend is for you.

Maybe you have a big idea and want to create a startup. Maybe you already have a startup or small business. Maybe you want, or already have a personal lifestyle business. Maybe you want to pursue a cause or mission that will impact the world in a big way. Or, maybe you just want to bring more vision and enlightenment into your life.

If any of these sound like you, then this conference is for you. The speakers and content at this 2-3 day event will inspire, inform, and undoubtedly change the way you see yourself, your future, and how to achieve it.

*****We are looking for deserving aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs that want to attend the UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE Tampa Bay Conference (www.unlockyourfuturenow.com) on Saturday Aug 28th - for FREE. To apply for a sponsored ticket, simply fill out this short form on the UYF 2021 website: www.unlockyourfuturenow.com/sponsor-me.

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Product Discovery Coffee Chat
Aug
26
2:30 PM14:30

Product Discovery Coffee Chat

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

Meeting weekly via Zoom

The format for the Coffee Chat has changed to a weekly video conference call using the Zoom platform. Please  register to join us for a peer-to-peer founder discussion about products, markets, and customers. 

Need help getting that idea to look more like a product and getting customers to buy into your vision? Join us for an informal chat where we will be helping founders of tech start-ups refine their go-to-market strategies and answering questions about how to start and grow a successful venture. We will be covering the following topics: product discovery, market & user research, creating prototypes & proof-of-concept, business model creation, go-to-market strategies, customer & partner development, assessing product-market fit, funding models, metrics, & milestones and more.

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CO.STARTERS - Weeks 9 & 10
Aug
24
6:00 PM18:00

CO.STARTERS - Weeks 9 & 10

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

CO.STARTERS is a 9-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.

SESSION 9 & 10 Planning for Growth Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Celebration!

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