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We're gearing up for the innovation event of the year!
Join us in celebrating the latest transformational innovations across all industries and connect with our exhibiting startups:
syGlass
Defynance
Molekule
COI Energy 
MegaNano Biotech Inc.
Protean BioDiagnostics
Nilogen Oncosystems
Intezyne Technologies
PolyMaterials App, LLC
Synapse Summit brings together the best thinkers, ideas and technologies for two days of learning, exploring, and celebrating the possibilities of technology and innovation. Don't ignore your invitation into the innovation movement. 
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Startups on the Move
Our Student-led companies participated in an Ideation Workshop
We kicked off the start of the semester with an Ideation Workshop for our student-led companies. They identified the commercial problem of their business using a design thinking process developed by Wendy Kennedy.

Learn about the 25 companies in our Student Innovation Incubator here.
Abacode Cybersecurity received a $4.85 million investment led by Ballast Point
Abacode Cybersecurity received $4.85 million from a local growth investment firm. They plan to use the fund to scale its marketing efforts, sales, security operations center and project execution teams.
Funding and Pitch Competitions
If you are an entrepreneur developing a technology that can be used as a solution for NASA challenges, this may be the opportunity for you. Submit your application to be considered to pitch at Ignite the Night. The top presenter selected will earn a position as a semifinalist for the current NASA iTech Cycle. Deadline to submit is January 17, 2020.
Apply Here
Seedfunders provides funding and mentoring for pre-revenue technology concepts. They are seeking to invest $100,000 to $200,000 in pre-revenue scalable technology concepts in Florida. Learn more about what they are looking for in candidates here
Apply Here
Community Events

TiE Tampa: State of the Tampa Bay Region

January 15, 2020
Dr. Balaji Padmanabhan and Dave Sobush will be sharing the research and data insights of Tampa Bay region's economic opportunities in 2019. 
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Florida SBDC: Marketing Your Business

January 16, 2020
Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA. Soon, you'll be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits.
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Florida SBDC: Building your Business Plan with LivePlan

January 23, 2020
Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds or growing your existing business. Receive all the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan. 
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Homebrew Hillsborough: Workhouse

January 31, 2020
Join Homebrew Hillsborough for a visit and tour with Workhouse, a new creative workspace concept in Tampa offering an affordable, start-up focused alternative to today's premium coworking model.
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Synapse Summit 2020

February 11-12, 2020
Come for two days of in-depth learning, exploring, networking, and celebrating the possibilities of technology and innovation at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. The Synapse Summit is a network-builder, game changer, and life changer all rolled into one.
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FIBA: Connection to Innovation

March 10, 2020
Meet 9 Israeli companies participating in the FIBA 2020 Launch program. This event will feature fireside chats with some of the Israeli entrepreneurs and local industry leaders who will discuss the problems the Israeli innovator's technologies are trying to solve. 
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To find out more about USF CONNECTTampa Bay Technology Incubator, or Student Innovation Incubator, please contact usfconnect@usf.edu

Mailing address is:
3802 Spectrum Blvd. Ste. 100
Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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