Celebrating 10 Years of the St. Pete Innovation District
State of Science & Innovation
January 28, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM | USF St. Petersburg
This event features fast-paced presentations from our most dynamic innovators whose ideas are shaping industries locally and making waves globally.
St. Pete Science Festival
February 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Poynter Park, USF St. Pete, FWC
An annual regional celebration where families and the public can explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
10 x 10 Celebration
April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM | Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
For the Innovation District’s tenth anniversary we’re celebrating the projects that have powered our community — accelerating growth, igniting innovation, and creating impact that lasts.
Anniversary on the Wharf
November 13, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM | The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub
The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub didn't just open five years ago; it launched a community. Today, it is a catalyst for innovation, driving critical advancements in national security and maritime technology. This event will celebrate the Hub's 5th Anniversary and close out the District's 10th Anniversary.
The St. Pete Innovation District Master Plan received the 2026 Future of the Region Award for Built Environment at the 32nd Annual Future of the Region Awards
In the weeks following the devastating fire at the USF College of Marine Science lab, the St. Petersburg community proved that resilience is strongest when people come together
The Pole Star Defense team recently completed a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity, rolling up their sleeves to support the community through hands-on work