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HUBZone Showcase

Central Florida Tech Grove 12809 Science Dr., Orlando, FL, United States

Join us to meet 10 innovative small businesses from across the country who are HUBZone certified. All Federal government agencies have a goal of awarding at least 3% of their contracting dollars each year to HUBZone companies. This event is intended to introduce you to some highly qualified HUBZone companies that may be great partners […]

Federal Funding 101

Virtual

In this presentation, Elizabeth Nelson will provide a high-level overview of the federal Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. These programs provide non-dilutive funding for small businesses bringing new innovations to market. They often provide early investment into high-tech start-ups and can be leveraged to build research collaborations with university […]

Straight Talk on Beating the Valley of Death

The Celeste Hotel 4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL, United States

Giddy-up on a journey with us from Prototype to Commercialization, where we’ll dodge the tumbleweeds, rattlesnakes, and cattle rustlers as the innovative ranchers traverse their products through the VALLEY OF DEATH. This is not your usual Wild West Weekly. We’ll blaze a trail through the dangerous territory. Some will Die Standing Up and some will learn lessons why That Dog Won’t Hunt. […]

Connection to Innovation

Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL, United States

FBIA connects Israel’s most high-potential tech startups to the partners, investors, and advisors they need to launch successfully in the US.

$12

Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit

Virtual

As Florida continues to move the needle on becoming a magnet for the best workforce talent and a top ten global economy by 2030, staying on the forefront of game-changing and innovative business solutions is key to driving that momentum forward. Investing in transformative technologies that yield high-business value results will propel Florida businesses and […]

The Florida Research Development Alliance (FloRDA) Annual Conference

Research Park at the University of Central Florida 12424 Research Pkwy #100, Orlando, FL, United States

A consortium of public and private research institutions across the state of Florida with the goal to increase state-wide collaborations and exchange best practices.

 Life Sciences Women’s Conference

University of South Florida Marshall Student Center, Ballrooms A, B & C

The Life Science Women's Conference, co-founded by Patti Rossman and Steve Fiske, is an unparalleled opportunity for women to accelerate their careers in the life science field through mentoring, networking, and education. As president of the life sciences consulting firm, Globiox, headquartered in Austin, Texas, Patti knows the importance of women taking leadership roles in […]

2022 Annual Dinner and James B. Greene Award

Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL, United States

A celebration of transformation, leadership and vision in the region, the Annual Dinner attracts the region’s top business and elected leaders as well as the best, brightest and most involved members of the community. The evening champions Orlando’s growth, successes and future trajectory. The evening also honors the winners of two prestigious awards: the James […]

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September 2022 Virtual Homebrew Hillsborough event: CareerSource Tamp...

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Join us for our next Virtual Homebrew Hillsborough event with CareerSource Tampa Bay! Are you having difficulty in attracting and retaining talent in this tight labor market? CSTB workforce development programs can help develop your own pool of talent to support the goals and objectives of your company.

Early Stage Capital Conference

Grand Hyatt Tampa, FL, United States

The Florida Venture Forum is the largest, statewide, member-based, private equity, venture capital organization in Florida. Celebrating 37 years of helping entrepreneurs raise funding in Florida - and beyond!

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Synapse Orlando

Downtown Orlando Orlando, FL, United States

Synapse Orlando has become the region’s marquee innovation event because of the thoughtful way we bring together a curated cross section of leaders to share their points of view and cross pollinate ideas. Synapse Orlando sparks new partnerships, investments opportunities, career trajectories and insights.

$99