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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)
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