Salvador Dalí continues to remind individuals of the practical application of Surrealism in everyday life. Since 2015, hundreds of companies have taken part in The Dalí Museum’s Innovation Labs, where participants learn how to problem solve through a program combining Dalí’s art, philosophy and methods with state-of-the-art research. Like a second look at a Dalí work can prompt the viewer to assess and reassess what they are seeing, the goal of the labs is to help individuals, businesses, organizations, committees and boards reevaluate the respective lens through which they see problems, solutions and connections. Creativity often stems from challenging perspectives and connecting things that don’t necessarily belong together. Dalí was a master of juxtaposition. Exercises may ask participants to share reactions to a single Dalí work, choose a Dalí piece to represent their sentiments on a topic or challenge, discuss keywords, write a zero draft or complete an interactive gallery experience. The process moves businesses out of the fixed frame of thought of producing innovation, to let innovation become a product of creativity.
What's next for launching rockets into space? Launching rockets from the sea. With limited land availability and significant costs, companies like Seagate Space see a game-changing solution in developing offshore launchpads. There is also a sense of urgency as other countries have included offshore infrastructure as part of their space strategy. Seagate Space and The Spaceport Company are positioned to lead the way for Florida in this new frontier.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is more than just helicopters or planes; it’s the future of transportation. St. Petersburg is looking ahead into electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can perform tasks beyond the capabilities of traditional aviation. Think faster disaster relief response, private air taxis, and much more.
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center has graduated their tenth accelerator program. This program consisted of eight tech-based companies that all presented at TBIC’s Innovation Showcase held in early June. Initiated in late 2019, the program, which consists of weekly workshops focusing on product and go-to-market strategy, has worked with 70+ B2B tech startups. We are excited to see how these companies shape the future.