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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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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

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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

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April 20, 2026
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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