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spARK Labs by ARK Invest was recognized this month at the Innovation District’s 10x10 Celebration

SubUAS recently hosted a live demonstration of its innovative Naviator drone, giving visitors a firsthand look at a platform that’s redefining what’s possible in maritime technology

The Pole Star Defense team recently completed a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity, rolling up their sleeves to support the community through hands-on work

Nahsai Inc. specializes in advanced materials and sensor technologies designed for dual-use applications across aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing

MADTECH.AI is tackling one of the most persistent (and expensive) problems in modern marketing: fragmentation. Data lives everywhere, tools don’t talk to each other, and insights arrive too late to matter

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study, led by researchers at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, has enrolled about 7,600 older adults

USFSP's beloved campus therapy dog continues to make a meaningful impact, offering comfort, emotional support, and a friendly presence to students and staff alike

Our recent 10x10 Celebration was a powerful reminder of just how far the Innovation District has come—and the momentum that continues to carry us forward.

Albert Whitted Airport has long been a gateway to dreams for aviators and the local community in St. Petersburg, Florida. Now, the airport’s rich history, its pivotal role in aviation, and its deep ties to the community are spotlighted in a feature-length documentary

The Marine Technology Society invites you to the 2026 MTS Buoy Workshop, taking place March 23-26, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Kudos to spARK Labs by ARK Invest! The space at ARK Innovation Center has officially reached full office capacity, hosting 45 innovative companies in its membership-based incubator.

Tech X-Change is where tech enthusiasts come together to swap ideas, network, and learn from each other in a fun and interactive setting.

In the season finale episode of Innovation in the ‘Burg, we gave Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, all the knowledge from the St. Pete Innovation District 2024 Impact Report and sat down to interview it.

A new tool may have helped prevent the overfishing of Gulf gag grouper. Challen Hyman and his colleagues created a statistical model that factors in how anglers actually behave when regulations change.

Kudos to The Dalí Museum for unveiling a transformative vision that expands its campus and reimagines the visitor experience

Kudos to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital for the new Institute Square medical complex. This complex is a transformative addition to St. Petersburg, bringing advanced care to the community.

The St. Petersburg Innovation District is hitting double digits! On April 10th, the district will celebrate 10 years of sparking bold ideas, fueling research, and powering economic growth across the city and beyond.

The Underwater Glider User Group Workshop will be held in St. Petersburg May 18-20 on the USFSP campus

Now in its third year at Poynter Park, Embracing Our Differences returns to St. Petersburg with its signature outdoor art exhibition featuring large-scale banners by artists and writers from around the world

spARK Labs by Ark Invest’s Innovation Showcase was a hit, with a packed room and an energizing atmosphere

Welcome, GISJane, to the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub! A woman-owned business based in St. Petersburg, Florida, GISJane is dedicated to making innovative engineering solutions accessible to all

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is innovating again with the Translational Research and Innovation Laboratory (TRAIL), a new research model designed to accelerate moving discoveries in the laboratory into patient care

Applications are also open for Braid Theory’s 2026 Ocean Enterprise Accelerator. This NOAA-funded, 90-day program supports startups advancing innovation in the blue economy