About Tampa Bay Innovation Center
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center empowers entrepreneurs, 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. Their programs are tailored to the innovator/entrepreneur and address business intelligence, planning, business formation, strategy execution, and technology transition. Resources include coaching for tech startups, coworking, and private office space. Co.Starters program for small businesses and the creative community, and a 12-week B2B startup accelerator program. The time from “mind to market” is a critical factor for today’s successful technology companies. Their experienced staff and highly qualified mentors work with their clients to ensure their success. Working together, they help them meet progressive and planned milestones to accelerate their business growth. Since its inception in 2003, the Tampa Bay Innovation Center has worked with hundreds of technology clients and graduated numerous companies from its programs. These clients have launched over 70 new products, raised millions in seed capital and grants, and held more than 100 patents with numerous more pending. The Innovation Center is managed by STAR-TEC Enterprises, Inc., a not-for-profit Florida corporation whose goal is to foster jobs and promote economic development through assistance and support programs. The Innovation Center's Steering Committee, Advisory Board, and working Committees include individuals from major research universities, funding and venture capital organizations, industry associations, defense program offices, law offices, accounting firms, and community support organizations. They have engaged top scientists, engineers, and research labs, as well as national and international experts in numerous technologies including sensors, manufacturing, healthcare, aviation, and defense to deliver comprehensive solutions for