framework Tampa Bay Innovation Center programs have helped numerous entrepreneurs by giving them the support they need to launch their company, accelerate their growth and achieve their goals, which also served to help drive economic growth and development in the region.
Entrepreneurs’ Hub (eHub) The eHub was created to connect the entrepreneurial community in Tampa Bay via an online network and through Innovation Center events, such as TECH Talk, StartUp Xchange and IDEA Camp. The online network allows participants to share ideas, knowledge, hurdles and successes with other members of the community. The 260+ members include innovators, service providers, and investors.
Launch Lab Co-Working Innovation can come from anywhere. Many startups were born in someone’s garage, spare bedroom or even in the local coffee shop. That can be challenging – both in terms of cramped quarters and isolation. The Innovation Center offers affordable workspace and a small community of like-minded innovators, independent contractors, telecommuters, designers and developers.
StartUp Studio Have an idea that would make a great business? StartUp Studio can help! These hands-on workshops provide participants the opportunity to explore the business value of their idea and communicate what it means to paying customers with guidance from expert coaches, mentors and feedback from other founders.
Incubator Building an idea into a successful business takes subject matter experts, experienced mentors, and trained professionals working collaboratively to form a business strategy. The incubator program provides early-stage startups with a mentor, experienced coach, educational opportunities, networking and additional resources needed to develop an idea into a startup business.
Accelerator Succeeding in today’s market takes more than a great idea – it takes a team of experienced advisors, a collaborative environment, and a customized “road map” of strategic goals and milestones. Our accelerator provides startups access to networks, experts, industry peers, international markets, market research, service providers, university support systems and funding.
Economic Gardening The GrowFL Economic Gardening Program at the Innovation Center supports second-stage technology companies in maintaining their momentum. The program includes CEO roundtables, strategic research and two CEO Forums which featured David Weiss, Software CEO and Tony DiBenedetto, Chairman and CEO of Tribridge in 2013.
Where Do I Fit In? Early-Stage Startup
Use this key to see where you fit into the Innovation Center’s framework. Mentor Investor Ecosystem Second-Stage Company
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