Be at the epicenter of cutting-edge ideas, bold experimentation, and transformative collaboration. As a member of the St. Pete Innovation District, you will be among startups, established companies, researchers, creatives, and community leaders who are tackling complex challenges and driving economic growth. You will gain direct access to compelling conversations and behind-the-scenes insights to help shape our community’s culture of innovation.
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2026 marks a milestone for the St. Pete Innovation District: a decade of ideas, partnerships, and progress that will shape the future of our city. What began as a bold vision - to merge research, talent, entrepreneurship, and community - has grown into a nationally recognized thought leadership hub that fuels discovery, drives economic growth, and improves quality of life.
At the heart of the District are world-class academic, industry, government, and nonprofit partners advancing breakthroughs in marine science, life sciences, national security and technology. These organizations attract talent, expand research capacity, and create solutions with real-world impact. Over the past ten years, the District has become a living laboratory for what’s possible when we come together with a shared purpose. As we launch our next decade of impact, we invite you to join us. Read more >