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The District's 2024 Highlights

February 27, 2025

March 7, 2025

SPID General

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.

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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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