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Nine + Six = Tampa Bay Innovation Center Growth!

October 31, 2024

November 1, 2024

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Kudos to the Tampa Bay Innovation Center for its recent additions. Nine bay area tech startups are part of the Fall 2024 cohort:

BluOcean Innovation: SaaS product for business process optimization and forecasting
Depth AI: Reducing human error and streamlining medical imaging for better patient care
Job Phaze: Assisting hiring manager with better tools for candidate matching
Pathogens.ai: Enabling agriculture labs with AI-assisted models for pathogen detection
Perimeter Health: Tracking variants of unknown significance (VUS) in genetic testing results
Solar Design Lab: Reducing the cost and delays in the design and engineering of solar systems
Tampa Deep Sea: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) for research and marine services
TECHG-X: Identifying risks associated with climate change and weather-related events
TerraChat: SaaS platform for workforce and job management in the landscaping industry

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And six more tech startups have joined their community:

Accelerare: AI-focused venture studio with deep expertise in launching venture-backed startups.
Bryq: Talent intelligence platform that leverages data to predict performance. It enables clients to make informed hiring decisions and enhance employee development.
DemandOS: Software that helps company founders create, optimize, and scale their Go-to-Market processes. It includes smart campaign alerts and Voice of the Customer analysis to help startup founders transition out of managing the day-to-day GTM motions.
Floor Plan Ninja: Creating floor plans for existing properties, providing a valuable tool for real estate agents to showcase property layouts to potential buyers.
Intention Technology: Medical device company dedicated to enhancing data quality in healthcare by developing an innovative diagnostic tool.‍
Just Reach Out: AI-powered public relations software that empowers individuals and businesses to manage their own PR effectively and affordably.

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