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Newest Tech Accelerator Class Announced!

Kudos to the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, a technology incubator, accelerator and coworking office operating the ARK Innovation Center in the Innovation District. They recently announced the startups that will participate in their spring accelerator program. These startups offer a variety of intriguing solutions, many based in the Tampa Bay region.  Keep an eye out for a showcase featuring these companies in July.

Startups are:

  • AgWise (St. Petersburg) – tracking and analyzing climate-impact of agriculture supply chain
  • Cupper (Bradenton) – creating eco-friendly coffee pods
  • Mudder AI (New Haven, Connecticut) – tracking the impact of weather events on communities
  • Numa Notes (St. Petersburg) – a tool for capturing medical records accurately and efficiently
  • Virginica (Tampa) – artificial reefs for oyster beds and carbon capture
  • ZingIan (St. Petersburg) – monitoring to limit annoying and unlawful use of aerial drones

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