A Big Win! Expanding the Ocean Economy in our Region

The Innovation District and six partners were recently selected to help grow startups that are working on technology/data solutions for the ocean economy.  This powerful collaboration is made possible thanks to $13.9 million awarded by the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program.

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The team, known as The Continuum (Braid Theory, Ocean Exchange, St. Pete Innovation District, Seaworthy Collective, Tampa Bay Wave, University of South Florida, and World Ocean Council), will operate both regionally and nationally, building on environmental resilience ecosystems in Florida while supporting startups through partner nodes around the country that serve as test beds for demonstrations. This broad geographic reach ensures that regional challenges are addressed with a holistic, interconnected approach, strengthening national innovation capacity, as well as offering American startups the potential for international reach.

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This win is an exciting milestone for the Innovation District and the Tampa Bay Ocean Enterprise. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.  To learn more click here (thecontinuum.blue)

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For recent articles about the award click here (St Pete Catalyst), click here (TBBJ), click here (USF CMS), click here (NOAA).

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Be sure to check out registration for our annual State of Science and Innovation below!

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I hope you all have a safe and joyous holiday season.  See you in 2025!

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Alison Barlow

Executive Director