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Join us at the ceremonial groundbreaking for our new Research building on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:30 pm in the USF Research Park.
 
The festivities will include exhibits and tours of USF incubators and start-ups, highlighting the exciting research, technology and entrepreneurship that thrives in the USF Research Park.  Refreshments will be served!

 
Startups on the Move
Molekule raises $58 million in Series C funding
Molekule is planning to use their $58 million in Series C funding to focus on their new products and expand their sales channels. This also marks the start of their new partnership with Lawrence Berkely National Labs.
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Molekule accelerates tests on Coronavirus
Molekule is working with the University of Minnesota to accelerate tests to kill the Coronavirus. By testing on so-called proxies that closely mimic the virus, they hope to get a more accurate reading. 
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PikMyKid wins PlantM Mobility Grant
PikMyKid is among four startups chosen to launch pilots solving transportation challenges with a grant of $60,000. This SII alum is making great strides to expand its school traffic and safety solutions.
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Funding and Pitch Competitions
If you have an interest in harnessing the power of ideas and technology to improve your community, we want to see you at the Statec Idea Hackathon on March 9-10 at Amelie Arena. Registration is open to established professionals, rising starts and students. Participants will work in teams to develop and pitch a panel of judges their innovative solutions that address the challenge question. 
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SOSV, the world's most active investor in both life sciences and hardware, announced that the inaugural cohort of Indie Bio New York will start in Manhattan in May 2020. Applications are open for the cohort until March 1, 2020. Learn about the opportunity here
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Health Tech Challenge 2020 at the London Business School is hosting a business idea competition which offers the winning team £10,000, as well as the opportunity to attend LBS' entrepreneurship summer course. The participating teams will also be given individual mentorship and the opportunity to network with more mature startups and VCs at the event. Find our more information by visiting their website here. Deadline to register and apply is March 2nd. 
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Community Events

Homebrew Hillsborough: Computer Coach 

February 28, 2020
Join Homebrew Hillsborough for a visit and tour with Compter Coach, a Tampa-based IT and Business certification training provider. 
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USF Research Park: Ground Breaking Ceremony
March 10, 2020
You are invited to join us at the ceremonial groundbreaking for our new Research building. The festivities will include exhibits and tours of our incubator and startups.

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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SBDC: Starting Your Business

March 10, 2020
From how to determine feasibility and legal structures to the types of license you'll need, this class covers all the essentials that will help you get started. 
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SBDC: Marketing Your Business

March 12, 2020
Take this class to uncover the characteristics that make up your business' DNA. You will soon be able to boost consumer loyalty and company profits. 
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SBDC: Building your Business Plan with LivePlan

March 19, 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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TiECON 2020

March 27, 2020
TiE will be hosting an exciting look at where we have been and insights on where we are going across innovation and investment. 
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To find out more about USF CONNECTTampa Bay Technology Incubator, or Student Innovation Incubator, please contact usfconnect@usf.edu

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