The future tenants of the Innovation District's Maritime Defense and Technology Hub were introduced to the community during a soft opening on December 15. Guest speakers Mayor Rick Kriseman, City Council Vice Chair Gina Driscoll, City Development Administration Alan DeLisle, Innovation District Board President Robert Kapusta and Executive Director Alison Barlow welcomed the new tenants. The guests enjoyed food, drinks and tours which captured the unique capabilities of the building. The space will have like-minded, future focused, technology-oriented organizations which will bring new opportunities to the St. Petersburg area.
Sixteen tenants are confirmed, including:
Additional tenants will be announced in 2022.
source: SPID Nov/Dec Newsletter
The St. Petersburg Ocean Team is the premier consortium for marine science and related research, education and entrepreneurship in the Southeast. The Team is comprised of over 20 complementary firms, government entities, and institutions that are located near one another, many in the St. Pete Innovation District, that draw advantages from their proximity as well as the similarities between their workforce and vendor needs.
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April’s Tech X-change was a hit, thanks to an engaging presentation from Digital Twin Marine. Shoutout to all the Eckerd College students who joined us! The audience was curious and interactive, asking great questions and eager to try out the virtual reality headset.