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St. Pete Innovation District

Six Pillars

The St. Pete Innovation District in St. Petersburg, Florida has established six pillars of effort that align to the target industries identified in the Grow Smarter strategy, as well as, emphasize the critical importance of education and entrepreneurship in our growth.  These are marine science, life science, data and technology, entrepreneurship, art, and education.

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Our Initiatives

Facilitating the formal and informal relationships that have the potential to generate, sharpen and accelerate the advancement of ideas is a key role of the St. Pete Innovation District.   To accomplish this, the District manages a portfolio of initiatives - projects, events, cross-sector working groups - that shift mindsets from competitive to collaborative and promote new discoveries.

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Two students with an instructor exploring STEM related technology at the SPID Science FestivalThe Ocean Team's W.T. Hogarth ship out at sea (Image credit: FIO)A woman with an iPad enjoying the Digital Inclusion program.Students studying a map.

About the SPID

In one of the Southeast United States’ most dynamic waterfront downtowns, the St. Pete Innovation District is the professional home to thousands of scientists, doctors, educators and entrepreneurs working together to make life better.

From the impact of oil spills on marine life to finding a cure for childhood diabetes, researchers in the St. Pete Innovation District tackle tough questions alongside colleagues in a regional marine research hub, two hospitals, a university, a world-renowned media school, a business incubator and several other public and private research organizations.

An aerial view of the SPID

SPID Updates

Latest Blog

Last week St. Pete Innovation District hosted its 6th State of Science and Innovation. This event highlights innovators who are doing creative, thought-provoking, and impactful work. This is always a favorite event of the year and once again the event didn't disappoint.

Upcoming Event

One of the country’s most celebrated art exhibits is coming to St. Pete. The outdoor, international juried-art show Embracing Our Differences announced its 2024 exhibit season, including a month-long run in St. Petersburg’s Poynter Park on March 2-31.

Image Credits from top to bottom: St. Pete Innovation District/Dorian Photography, St. Pete Science Festival, Florida Institute of Oceanography, Seniors in Service, Poynter Institute, St. Pete Innovation District/Dorian Photography