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The District's 2024 Highlights

There were several accomplishments in 2024 we haven't had a chance to share yet.  Thank you to our anchor institutions and partners that made this possible.

  • 1st major grant - $13.9M NOAA
  • 1st District Master Plan
  • 2nd District Impact Report published
  • 3rd year of the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub
  • 6th State of Science and Innovation (36 innovators total)
  • 13 X-changes on innovative technology (including AI, future air mobility)
  • 15th Science Festival (12K attendees at the 2024 Festival)
  • 30+ new partners in the Ocean Team
  • 115+ students introduced to STEAM careers

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May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025

We will host another Trolley Tour and Happy Hour on Friday, June 13th. You will board a trolley with other Innovation District partners and learn about the history and future plans for the area. This tour will feature stops at Albert Whitted Airport, Florida Institute of Oceanography, and The Dalí Museum. The tour will conclude back at the Hub with a networking happy hour.

May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025

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.

May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025

April’s event, Morning Sparks: Innovation X-change (GIS...Beyond Mapping) was postponed, but we're still buzzing with ideas. Whether you're a mapping enthusiast or not quite sure what GIS even stands for, we’d love to know: is there a topic you'd like us to explore next? What kind of innovation in this space sparks your curiosity?