Data is used daily in the SPID to deploy information and create technology that better serves the quality of life of a population. From entrepreneurs, to city planners, marine scientists, programmers, analysts and beyond, projects are underway that capture data, synthesize it, communicate it and use the intel to deploy solutions to the community.
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center recently hosted the region's first climate tech-focused program designed for early-stage tech ventures.
From space to the ocean and everything in between.
The Tampa Bay region, led by the St. Pete Innovation District, is poised to be a leader in the growing New Blue Economy. This is a different approach than the traditional blue economy. The New Blue Economy is a knowledge-based economy - data and technology lead the way for deeper analysis of challenges and opportunities in the marine environment.