Blog

September 8, 2023
September 13, 2023

This fall, the USF St. Pete campus is launching the fifth year of the Innovation Scholars Career Shadowing Program. Started through an unique collaboration between USF and the Innovation District, the program provides job shadowing opportunities for incoming, high-achieving, first-year students.

September 8, 2023
September 13, 2023

The term "innovation" is used to describe many things - a product, an idea, or even a place. I've tried over the years to find another word to use instead. Its an interesting challenge.

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

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.

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

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

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

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

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

The USF Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) has chosen the Tampa Bay Rays as the 2023 recipient of the Inclusive Employer Award because of their collaboration with the USF’s Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program.

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the University of South Florida (USF) is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.

August 2, 2023
September 9, 2023

At the Hub's July Tech X-change attendees heard from Airbox Systems / Gates Defense about their comprehensive suite of situational awareness tools.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

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.

Guardians of the Gulf participants
April 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

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

photo source: St. Pete Catalyst
April 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

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

photo source: St. Pete Innovation District
April 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

Innovation is Creativity with a Job to Do

photo source: SOFWOLF
April 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

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

photo source: St. Pete Innovation District
March 31, 2023
May 12, 2023

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.

Source: City of St. Pete
March 31, 2023
May 12, 2023

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

photo source: Lonestar Data Company
March 31, 2023
May 12, 2023

From space to the ocean and everything in between.

photo source: FWC
March 31, 2023
May 12, 2023

What does red tide mean for you and your family?

photo source: St. Petersburg Innovation District
February 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

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

photo source: City of St. Petersburg
February 28, 2023
May 12, 2023

Inspiring creative thought about Poynter Park and others