The Tampa Bay Innovation Center empowers startup founders, fosters the creation of high-tech jobs, and develops new sources of technology and manufacturing capabilities by nurturing early-stage ventures as they grow and launch their products into the marketplace. Our programs are tailored to the innovator/entrepreneur and address business intelligence, planning, and business formation, strategy execution, and technology transition. Services include mentorship, business coaching, office & collaborative workspace, educational programs and workshops, business development resources, and a 12-week tech accelerator program for early-stage founders. In February of 2024, TBIC opened a dedicated incubator in downtown St. Pete. In collaboration with ARK Investment Management, the title sponsor of the new facility, this Leed Certified building will house event space, private offices, coworking, classrooms, conference rooms, podcasting studio space, and innovation labs. Currently accepting applications for the next Tech Startup Accelerator Workshops – Apply: https://bit.ly/TBIC_Spring24 Past & current events include: IdeaCamp - a 2-day ideation workshop that has helped dozens of companies move from idea to action. Tech Talk Leadership Series - featured entrepreneurial leaders from around the Bay area talking about success (& failures) and the lessons learned along the way. Co-Starters workshop - a 9-week facilitator lead program for aspiring entrepreneurs in art, healthcare, technology, and creative industries. Product Strategy Office Hours - a monthly roundtable of startup founders to discuss issues, barriers, and action plans for launching a sustainable tech startup. B2B Startup Accelerator program - a 12-week immersive workshop for scalable tech startups focused on customer validation, product-market fit, and go-to-market strategy.
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501 1st Avenue North, Suite 901
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701, US
We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated mentors who generously shared their expertise and wisdom with our 2024 accelerator cohort. Your guidance has been instrumental in the growth and success of these promising startups. Thank you for making a difference! Interested in becoming a mentor? Contact us today. #Mentors #Innovation #StartupJourney
Zing Drone Solutions congrats on expanding to the EU market! 🎉 happy to have your team assembling an order in our makers space!
For early-stage founders like our accelerator alumni, every little bit helps and resources like GitHub add some much-needed discipline into the chaos. Thanks Microsoft for Startups.
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A year ago today we celebrated the ribbon cutting at the ARK Innovation center, the new home of TBIC's programs for tech startups. As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and collaboration. 2024 has been a year of significant milestones and growth for the Tampa Bay Innovation Center. Together, we have: -Launched groundbreaking initiatives that have fostered innovation and entrepreneurship in our community, including moving our headquarters into the newly constructed ARK Innovation Center at the beginning of the year. -Hosted a series of impactful events and workshops that have empowered our members with knowledge and networking opportunities, such as ARK Invests Big Idea Summit, the City of St. Petersburg’s State of the Economy 2024, Florida Business Incubator Association, two TBIC Accelerator Showcases and the Venture X Tech: Vision 24. Overall, we welcomed over 1,400 guests to our new home. -Supported numerous startups and entrepreneurs in turning their visionary ideas into successful ventures. TBIC launched the region’s first Artificial Intelligence Accelerator and graduated a second cohort of climate tech entrepreneurs and opened its doors to entrepreneurs that need dedicated space to continue their business growth. -Strengthened our partnerships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and government agencies to create a thriving ecosystem for innovation. These include partnering with St. Petersburg College on a new AI Training bootcamp via a grant from the Economic Development Authority and hosting Florida Commerce Tampa Bay Pitch Day. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and passion of our incredible Board of Directors, team, sponsors, partners and the entrepreneurs we serve. Your commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation inspires us every day. As we look forward to 2025, we are excited about the new opportunities that lie ahead. We remain committed to providing the resources, support, and environment needed to nurture the next generation of tech innovators! ARK Investment Management LLC, Duke Energy Corporation, Florida Funders, TampaBay.Ventures, Pinellas County Economic Development, TIE Tampa Bay, CSC Leasing, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Petersburg, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Dabble Lab, MangoSigns, Jim Aid
Please join us in welcoming Absolute Development, Valent, and North Investment Company to the TBIC community. We're excited to have Jessy, Justin and Chris in the building!🎉 #startup #founder #tbic #tampabaytech #tech #innovation Absolute Development, Inc., Jessy Houle, North Investments Company, Christopher Sheridan, Justin Valentine
🌟 Attention Tampa Bay Innovators! 🌟 The Tampa Bay B2B Startup Accelerator is gearing up to launch its 10th cohort this Q1 2025! 🚀 This accelerator is specifically designed to help early-stage tech entrepreneurs in the B2B space. Unlike many programs, it focuses on building robust internal strategies, ensuring your startup is truly ready to execute and grow—not just to pitch. ✨ Key Highlights: -Hands-on workshops in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. -8 weeks of training followed by a showcase event. -Focus on leadership development and go-to-market execution. If you're ready to take your tech startup to the next level, now is the time to get involved. 🌐 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eyu9jZ48 #StartupJourney #TampaBayInnovation #EntrepreneurLife #AccelerateYourDreams #B2BTech ARK Investment Management LLC, Duke Energy Corporation, Florida Funders, TampaBay.Ventures, Pinellas County Economic Development, TIE Tampa Bay, CSC Leasing, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Petersburg, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Dabble Lab, MangoSigns, Jim Aid
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🚨 Big news for Tampa Bay's #innovationecosystem! St. Petersburg’s Tampa Bay Innovation Center (TBIC) has appointed Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of ARK Invest, as the new chair of its board of directors. Wood, a global leader in #investment and #innovation, takes over from Paul Hays, founder of Cheesology, who has transitioned to chairman emeritus. With the recent opening of the Ark Innovation Center, Wood’s #leadership will further accelerate TBIC’s mission to position Tampa Bay as a global hub for #technologicaladvancement. By supporting #entrepreneurs working on cutting-edge #technologies, she aims to foster #economicgrowth and #transform industries right here in our community. 🌍 This is an exciting step forward for Tampa Bay as it strengthens its reputation as a hotspot for innovation! 💡 #TampaBayTech #RadicallyConnected #TampaBay #Entrepreneurship #TechGrowth #CathieWood Haley Myatt Ken Evans Tonya Elmore
Curious what the IdeaSprint Bootcamp is all about? Watch the video to learn more! 📅 When: January 15, 2025 📍 Where: Tampa Bay Innovation Center, 2nd floor (please note elevators are still down) 💡 Why Attend: Learn from industry experts, connect with like-minded innovators, and gain the tools you need to turn your vision into reality. 👉 Limited spots are available—don’t miss out! Register today: https://lnkd.in/enr_xdkx #IdeaSprint #Innovation #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #TampaBay
Missed our recent Accelerator Showcase? Don't worry, you can now watch it on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/eQSp8qkd A huge thank you to our incredible panelists and sponsors for making this event a success. Joy Randels, Zach Brodsky, Edward Lafferty ARK Investment Management LLC, Duke Energy Corporation, Florida Funders, TampaBay.Ventures, Pinellas County Economic Development, TIE Tampa Bay, CSC Leasing, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Petersburg, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Dabble Lab, MangoSigns, Jim Aid
Thanks to everyone who joined our TBIC Community Holiday Lunch🎄 We hope you had a great time eating, networking and celebrating the holiday season! Happy Holidays! #holidaylunch #team #community #startup