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Training & Simulation Industry Symposium (TSIS) 2022

Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

TSIS 2022 will be held in person, 15 – 16 June 2022, in Orlando, FL. Held annually, TSIS provides industry an opportunity to network and interact with procurement officials for training and simulation products and services from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. Industry looks for insight on near-term and long-term opportunities, to […]

Fail Forward

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

FAILURE IS NOT A BAD WORD! Failure is a pivotal point in an entrepreneur’s journey. Join us as we accept failure in entrepreneurship, individuals, start-ups, and life. Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders and participate in an inspirational discussion to uncover personal and professional failures, let them go, and create a community support structure […]

Fail Forward

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

FAILURE IS NOT A BAD WORD! Failure is a pivotal point in an entrepreneur’s journey. Join us as we accept failure in entrepreneurship, individuals, start-ups, and life. Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders and participate in an inspirational discussion to uncover personal and professional failures, let them go, and create a community support structure […]

UF/IFAS Artificial Intelligence Summit

Emerson Alumni Hall 1938 West University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that can help address many fundamental challenges in agriculture, natural resources, human systems, and beyond. Please join us at the UF/IFAS AI Summit to meet our new AI faculty hires in IFAS, learn about exciting potential collaborations and application domains for AI, contribute to a shared vision and purpose […]

MeGa Health Jam 2022

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

An event in which individuals come together in a physical environment and attempt to rapidly prototype a technology, software, app or game (video or otherwise) focused on some element of healthcare in a limited amount of time; a “healthy” hackathon: She was on the team that made that awesome technology I love at the MeGa […]

2022 Florida Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit

Saddlebrook Resort-Tampa 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL, United States

In order to compete on a global stage, Florida’s economy must continue its forward momentum and not only create 1.63 million net new jobs by 2030, but ensure its future workforce is prepared to fill these positions – today’s learners are tomorrow’s earners. Join The Florida Chamber Foundation for the 2022 Florida Learners to Earners […]

8th International Conference on Attosecond Science and Technology

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

Not only will you enjoy the scientific presentations and discussions on attosecond physics, but a truly memorable experience is awaiting you. Orlando, the City Beautiful, is a major metropolitan area in Central Florida, and is one of the most visited tourism centers in the world. Orlando is home to dozens of theme parks, museums, and […]

Recurring

Hands On Business Model Canvas

UCF Business Incubator - Daytona Beach International Airport 601 Innovation Way, Daytona Beach, FL, United States

Are you looking to validate your business idea? Would you like to have a minimum viable product to pitch to investors? Join us at the Volusia incubator to: Learn how to build the foundation of your startup. Develop an investor pitch. Understand and validate your market.

$400

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. […]