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Experience Our Innovation Community

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Tampa Bay Inventors Council Meeting

Virtual

Network, connect and learn about inventing and taking your innovations to market, twice a month in an informal setting. The Tampa Bay Inventors Council brings innovative people together twice a month, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening from 7 - 9 pm to discuss various aspects of inventing. Speakers discuss issues from patenting to packaging […]

$5

12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch

Hard Rock Live 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is an annual awards celebration that recognizes second-stage companies headquartered in Florida for innovation, community involvement, leadership, and growth. Developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Companies to Watch is a unique way to honor the companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes. As the […]

$185
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Uptown Tampa Community Collaborative Meetup

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

The Uptown Tampa Community Collaborative is a voluntary association of area businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and organizations interested in meaningful engagement in the University Area of Tampa. Together, we work to support small local businesses, create workforce, entrepreneurship and career opportunities, and join our combined experience and expertise to build an intentional community that’s sustainable and […]

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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 […]

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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

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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.

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UCF CREOL Industrial Affliates Symposium

UCF Experiential Learning 4123 Pictor Ln, Orlando, FL, United States

Since its formation in 1987 as CREOL – The Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers, the College of Optics and Photonics has been guided by its mandate to be a center of excellence in optics and lasers, in both research and education, and to act as an intellectual, scientific and technical resource […]

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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.

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UCF CREOL Industrial Affliates Symposium

UCF Experiential Learning 4123 Pictor Ln, Orlando, FL, United States

Since its formation in 1987 as CREOL – The Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers, the College of Optics and Photonics has been guided by its mandate to be a center of excellence in optics and lasers, in both research and education, and to act as an intellectual, scientific and technical resource […]

SMARTstart’s 3rd Annual GROW Pasco

Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel 26000 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz, FL, United States

GROW Pasco is an engaging and empowering event for entrepreneurs featuring 15 breakout sessions, 25 speakers, and a keynote presentation about "innovation" by Dr. Edmondo Robinson from Moffitt Cancer Center. There are scholarship opportunities available if your business is interested in gaining exposure at the 3rd Annual GROW Pasco.

$45
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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 […]

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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