St. Pete Innovation District

Help your business grow with SBIR/STTR support, imbibe with your fellow nerds at Nerd Nite, and more. Check out "What's on the Horizon?" for events and inspiration curated just for you.

Highlighting a Hometown Hero at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub Congratulations to Pat Mack on being named a 2025 Tampa Titan! This is a well-deserved recognition for such an impactful leader. Read More: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eZcH3Ukn

Exciting to see local ideas making a national impact! Congrats to SOFWOLF for launching DroneWolf.AI with #NSFfunded support!

August's Tech X-Change will be guest-hosted at ARK Innovation Center! Come join us for an exciting event where tech enthusiasts gather to share knowledge, network, and have fun! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's something for everyone at Tech X-change. Tampa Bay Estuary Program works to build public and private partnerships to restore and protect Tampa Bay. Critical to this effort is the use of environmental indicators to describe status and trends of bay health. Dr. Marcus Beck will describe his work synthesizing multiple data streams with reproducible workflows to develop and report on bay health indicators. Join us at ARK Innovation Center 1101 4th St S St. Petersburg, FL 33701 for insightful talks and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your tech skills and grow your professional network! Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of technology at Tech X-change! Please bring photo ID for entrance to the event. To register: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/d2ekVY2n

We're excited to share an incredible opportunity to leverage your skills for a vital cause: the 2025 Veterans Health Hackathon, powered by Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Technology in collaboration with The American Legion and MIT Hacking Medicine! This second annual event serves as a launchpad for identifying, developing, and supporting frontline-driven AI solutions to urgent challenges in Veteran health care. It's a fantastic chance to collaborate, innovate, and make a tangible impact. Key Details: Event Dates: August 22-24, 2025 Location: Tampa Marriott Water Street | 505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602 Applications Close: July 22, 2025 – don't miss out! This year's Hackathon focuses on three critical tracks: Timely Access to Care: Accelerating access and reducing time from request to care delivery. Optimizing Enterprise-wide Costs and Operational Efficiency: Reimagining core operational systems to reduce waste, improve resource utilization, and reinvest savings into better Veteran care. Improving Community Care Coordination: Strengthening coordination between VA and community partners to preserve continuity of care for Veterans. Who can participate? Anyone potentially topping-impact Veteran health care, including Veterans, clinicians, scientists, designers, entrepreneurs, administrators, business professionals, engineers, programmers, researchers, and artists. Ready to contribute your expertise and help shape the future of Veteran healthcare? Direct Application Link: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/44xcMfP Learn More: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4kiQsMw Let's show the power of our innovation community! Please share this with your networks

We are excited to share that our CEO, Alison Barlow, recorded a segment for Radio St. Pete located in Thrive DTSP! The segment highlights how our collaborations are driving economic development and creating new opportunities for our community. Imagine our surprise when our neighbors from Florida Institute of Oceanography Nicole Raineault and Brendon 'Boomer' Baumeister pop onto the display! Stay tuned for more details on when and how you can listen in!

We had an incredible week hosting STEAM summer camps in the Innovation District! We loved showing them what makes our community so innovative. Groups from Infinite Potential Learning Academy and Story 727 toured the district, sparking their curiosity and introducing them to the amazing work being done here. First they explored the Albert Whitted Airport, where a mechanic from St. Pete Air gave them a look into aviation. then they visited the Florida Institute of Oceanography and got a first-hand look at what it's like to live and work on a research vessel. At Maritime and Defense Technology Hub, they learned about pressing local issues like harmful algal blooms and bathymetry, and even got to make their own electrical circuits using everyday household items! The Duke Energy Corporation Camp also took us on an off-site adventure to the power plant on Weedon Island where we hosted an activity as part of the 13th annual American Association of Blacks in Energy (National Office) Youth Energy Academy. It was a privilege to share the spirit of innovation with the next generation of scientists, engineers, and creators. Thank you to all the campers and organizations for a wonderful week!

Come join us for an exciting event where tech enthusiasts gather to share knowledge, network, and have fun! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's something for everyone at Tech X-change. We will learn from Dr. Ahmed about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, a FDA-cleared treatment that uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate neurons in specific parts of the brain found to be under-active due to depression. TMS is a breakthrough technology that has helped thousands of individuals treat, and even overcome their depression when traditional treatments like medication and talk therapy have not provided enough relief. Join us at 450 8th Ave SE for insightful talks and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your tech skills and grow your professional network! Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of technology at Tech X-change! Follow the link to register: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dhUw8RD5

Come join us for an exciting event where tech enthusiasts gather to share knowledge, network, and have fun! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's something for everyone at Tech X-change. Agwise.io develops analytical software for agriculture. Their analytical tools provide a wide range of solutions to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers be more productive, efficient and profitable. Join us at 450 8th Ave SE for insightful talks and plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your tech skills and grow your professional network! Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of technology at Tech X-change! Please bring photo ID for entrance to the event. RSVP here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e9SmsPX6

The St. Pete Innovation District is excited to announce our next Morning Sparks event! Follow this link to learn more and RSVP: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dUP6s2kp