The Tampa Bay Innovation Center recently hosted the region's first climate tech-focused program designed for early-stage tech ventures. Of the 250 startups that applied, eight were selected for the 12-week accelerator. Those companies had an opportunity last week to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
Topics spanned from underwater farming pods to a device that harnesses energy from waves. Kudos to Tampa Bay Innovation Center and the eight companies for tackling this important topic! To read more click here.
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The St Pete Science Festival is looking for volunteers and exhibitors to participate in the February 7 School Day and February 8 Public Festival. This regional celebration of the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) is a fun event for all ages.
The District's favorite annual event - State of Science and Innovation - is coming up quickly. Be sure to reserve your complimentary ticket. This event features a series of fast-paced presentations by local innovators.
If you have looked behind the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub this week you will see a new visitor - the HOS Mystique. This vessel is assisting with the deployment of two large spar buoys next week offshore in collaboration with USF’s College of Marine Science and USF’s School of Geosciences. The spar buoy is designed to measure very small geodetic motions of the seafloor in order to better predict earthquakes and tsunamis.