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Students from University of South Florida Master of Urban & Regional Planning won for their project: St. Petersburg Innovation District Neighborhood Master Plan.

The Dali's "Dali Alive 360" - the geodesic dome on the waterfront side of the museum - opens this week.

The size and scale of St. Pete fuels collaboration. Its hard to imagine another place where this amazing collection of innovators are sitting side-by-side from NOAA to Poynter Institute to the hospitals to the Dali... and everything in between.

Do you know a University of South Florida (USF) student who has business idea they want to start? USF is accepting applications to its incubator program.

Are you a science nerd? Curious to learn about the work of the Innovation District's U.S. Geological Service (USGS)? Check out this virtual seminar Tuesday, June 13th at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), a tenant of the Innovation District's Hub, has launched a new preparedness video podcast befittingly entitled “Bridging the Gap”, in which subject matter experts (SMEs) discuss the challenges that the preparedness and response community (e.g., first responders) face before, during, and after crises. Its fascinating to learn from the experts about these important topics.

New ideas are the foundation of innovation. These ideas can be born mythically in a garage, coffee shop and often in a research/academic setting.

In December 2023, four marine scientists will row 3000 miles unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean. This all-women team, Salty Science, has strong ties to our local community.

Sometimes you can get so busy you forget to pause, look around, and see what others are working on. When I do take the time, opportunities to meet with others are always energizing.

SOFWOLF team will blend real-life situations, time with experts, and intensive training into an impactful, unique training experience.

Innovation is Creativity with a Job to Do

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center recently hosted the region's first climate tech-focused program designed for early-stage tech ventures.

We have recently seen two pilot projects expand and grow for positive impact beyond the Innovation District.

What does red tide mean for you and your family?

From space to the ocean and everything in between.

Students had opportunities for hands-on learning to better understand the connection between STEM concepts and racing.

It was fascinating to see historic vessels side-by-side with the R/V Weatherbird II - each vessel has contributed to the maritime industry in an unique way.

What does the future look like in 5 or 10 years?

Inspiring creative thought about Poynter Park and others

There have been gatherings of dozens, hundreds and thousands of people to celebrate the phenomenal science and technology ecosystem in St. Pete.

Mark your calendar! Next month - Saturday, February 18 - is the St. Pete Science Festival in conjunction with MarineQuest. Kids and adults will have opportunity to explore science and technology first hand with over 40 exhibits from NOAA, USF, Firestone Grand Prix, and more.

The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub is one year old! No matter which date you use to mark the milestone - lease, move-in, ribbon cutting - this is an achievement worth celebrating.

Curious what can happen when the USF College of Nursing and the St. Pete Innovation District work together? Listen to this 15 minute podcast conversation between Dean Usha Menon and Alison Barlow.

At the 5th annual State of Science and Innovation, five innovators from St. Pete were give only six minutes to share the work they are doing. Kudos to all of them - they did an amazing job!