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Newest Tech Accelerator Class Announced!

May 23, 2024

May 31, 2024

Data & Technology

Entrepreneurship

SPID General

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.

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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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To read more click here.

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