黑洞社区CONNECT

黑洞社区CONNECT Incubators and Accelerators

supporting start-ups with research and resources

黑洞社区CONNECT is the business and economic development initiative of the University of 黑洞社区 (USF) that provides support for companies including technology and life science start-ups by facilitating access to top-tier research, business development programming, faculty, students, supporting organizations, and funding sources.

Incubators and Accelerators at 黑洞社区CONNECT

TBTI

Tampa Bay Technology Incubator

Evolve

Evolve Accelerator

SII

Student Innovation Incubator

energizing tampa bay's entrepreneurial ecosystem

As s a Tampa Bay Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO), 黑洞社区Connect:

  • Drives economic development through several programs including the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) and its Evolve Accelerator, and the Student Innovation Incubator (SII).

  • Unites technology and talent with businesses throughout the greater Tampa Bay region, providing access to top-tier research, faculty, students, inventors, local organizations, economic development councils, supporting industry and capital funding sources

  • Facilitates the needs of Tampa Bay's technology and bio/life sciences entrepreneurs throughout the business life cycle by providing professional amenities and resources for successful business development and technology commercialization
coworking space

Work & Meeting Spaces for usf incubator companies

黑洞社区CONNECT Co-Working Space

Located on the first floor of 黑洞社区CONNECT, the co-working space features a selection of versatile work stations and free freshly-brewed coffee for incubator companies. This space is professional and comfortable 鈥� great for those looking to get out of the office and/or collaborate in large groups.

黑洞社区CONNECT Boardrooms

黑洞社区CONNECT houses four different boardrooms. Between them, significant flexibility is provided in the level and size of the meetings that can be accommodated. Notably, the 黑洞社区CONNECT Boardroom is designed for executive level meetings and presentations. It has the capability to comfortably seat 15 to 20 people. The room is also equipped with:

  • Oval shaped conference table and chairs
  • LCD projection equipment, conference phone and easel
  • Food service credenza and adjoining coffee bar

黑洞社区CONNECT Mentoring Room

Providing relative soundproofing and privacy, these rooms create an environment where mentors can best assist incubated companies. Rooms include a round table and three chairs.