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SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing (DCS) Conference and Exhibition

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL USA 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL, United States

Experience the energy of Defense + Commercial Sensing as everyone gathers for an exciting year in Orlando. Get ready to enjoy real conversations, hear the latest breakthroughs, and make important connections in person. Hear cutting-edge research in sensors, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, autonomous systems, and other findings from the community. This conference […]

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.

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing (DCS) Conference and Exhibition

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL USA 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL, United States

Experience the energy of Defense + Commercial Sensing as everyone gathers for an exciting year in Orlando. Get ready to enjoy real conversations, hear the latest breakthroughs, and make important connections in person. Hear cutting-edge research in sensors, infrared, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, lidar, autonomous systems, and other findings from the community. This conference […]

How to Start Your Business

FSBDC at UCF 3201 E Colonial Dr Unit A20, Orlando, FL, United States

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.

FL FAST – SBIR/STTR Virtual Training Series

Online

The Florida High Tech Corridor is pleased to present this series of FREE virtual workshops through our FL FAST Program funded by a grant from the Small Business Administration's Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. To learn more about services and resources offered through FL FAST, please visit: https://floridahightech.com/innovation-investments/sbir-sttr-support/ Upcoming Webinars Include: - March […]

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

Florida Simulation Summit

Hyatt Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

Join Orange County Government, National Center for Simulation, and our Host Sponsor, Duke Energy, for the 2023 Florida Simulation Summit at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Now in its eighth year, the Florida Simulation Summit highlights the strong progress, synergy, and development of the Orlando region’s multi-billion-dollar modeling, simulation, […]

$89

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.

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