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Local Stories Live

2101 E Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, USA 2101 E Palm Ave USA, Tampa, 33605, United States

Connect with Hillsborough County’s Small Business Community! The Local Stories Live series lets participants connect with local successful small business owners for lively discussions on what it takes to survive and thrive as a small business.

2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week

Virtual

A series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America’s Seed Fund that awards $4 […]

Free

America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2023

Virtual

America’s Seed Fund Startup Expo 2023 –the virtual showcase of innovative ventures that define the cutting edge of technologies critical for our nation’s economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and national security. With access to the Expo included when you register for America's Seed Fund Week, this event includes: Welcome with Bailey DeVries, SBA Associate Administrator for […]

Free

FL FAST Monthly Innovation Ecosystem Stakeholder Call

Virtual

The Corridor and our partners are launching increased support for innovative Florida companies to apply for the SBIR/STTR program through the Federal State and Technology Partnership (FAST) Program funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA). As part of FL FAST, we are hosting a monthly call for any stakeholders in the Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem who […]

Free

2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week

Virtual

A series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America’s Seed Fund that awards $4 […]

Free

Jr. Inventor Night

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 904 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Children need encouragement and space to expand their understanding of the world and become problem solvers. The Cade’s Jr. Inventor Night is the place for them to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in an engaging way. Our Jr. Inventors will do activities based on the Cade's innovative Pillars of Science which brings […]

Uptown Tampa Drone Fly-In

AMRoC Fab Lab 2154 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL, United States

Bring your drone, or come fly one of ours and learn more about drones as a hobby or career. Email Clinton@ffcdi.org to RSVP or with questions.

Free

1 Million Cups Tampa

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL, United States

1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. It empowere entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses.

PoweredUP Tampa Bay Tech Festival

Duke Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater 400 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable event that promises to enlighten and inspire tech enthusiasts in Tampa Bay! We've curated a dynamic lineup of sessions that will equip you with tangible learnings to amplify your projects and initiatives at work. With a focus on the latest trends in AI, ChatGPT, cybersecurity, web3, the metaverse, and tech […]

$50

2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week

Virtual

A series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America’s Seed Fund that awards $4 […]

Free

How To Grow Your Small Business: A Panel Seminar hosted by Clint Day

26 West - SCF Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation 5840 26th St W Building 8, Bradenton, FL, United States

A free event for all Gulf Coast small businesses featuring an all-star panel of experts to give tips on how to grow a business and increase revenues. The host, Clint Day, is a serial entrepreneur and adjunct professor. The panel is comprised of two entrepreneurship professors, Drs. Andy Gold from NACCE and Bruce Teague from […]

Free

2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week

Virtual

A series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America’s Seed Fund that awards $4 […]

Free