The USF Research Park of Tampa Bay:
"Emerging Research Park of the Year"

"Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Award of Distinction"
"IT Florida Excellence in New Business Recruitment Award"
"Florida Economic Development Council Deal of the Year Award"

USF CONNECT leads entrepreneurship in the Tampa Bay region through business development programs, partnership development, technology transfer and workforce development programs. We focus on the needs of Tampa Bay's biotechnology and life sciences entrepreneurs at all stages of the business life cycle. USF CONNECT adds value and delivers targeted, high level expertise when your business needs it most.  For more information about USF CONNECT,  click here. Featured USF Connect news  U.S. Commerce Dept. Announces $2 Million USF/Mote Grant Small business startups and regional technology commercialization got a substantial boost when the U.S. Commerce Department announced a $2 million grant for the University of South Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory today. The grant expands the USF CONNECT program to the Mote Aquaculture Research Park supporting a test-bed and business innovation facility that will build upon Mote’s innovative programs in sustainable energy and protein for food production. [Full Story] USF CONNECT featured in Bay area high-tech jobs VIDEO: A look at how the University of South Florida is attempting to craft the next Silicone Valley right here in the bay area. [Full Story] USF, Mote Marine Laboratory Sign Landmark Agreement The University of South Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory have signed a landmark affiliation agreement that will allow two of the state’s leading research institutions to join forces in new science ventures, provide expanded learning programs and create economic development opportunities for the region and state. [Full Story]   Rover Helps Disabled Become Mobile Rehab Ideas, Inc. Featured on Fox 13 News for the delivery of the first Mobili T Rover. [Full Story]   TECO, USF Team up on green project Tampa Electric Co. and the University of South Florida unveiled plans Monday to build a solar array and a renewable energy learning center at Lowry Park Zoo.  The $577,000 project is being funded by Tampa Electric and a $150,000 grant from the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. [Full Story]   USF Research Park Companies Earn Governor's Awards   Two tenants of the USF Research Park of Tampa Bay received the Governor’s Business Diversification Award  on Tuesday for their exceptional contributions toward statewide economic diversification through job creation, community involvement and investment. [Full Story]      USF CONNECT Partners With Microsoft BizSpark to Offer Microsoft Tools to Startups   USF CONNECT has been asked by Microsoft to partner to offer Microsoft BizSpark, a new program that unites startups with global entrepreneurial and technology resources, with a common goal of supporting and accelerating the success of a new generation of high potential startups. [Full Story]     <<Previous Stories

USF CONNECT is: Technology Commercialization New Business Development Research & Development Partnerships with Industry Access to Technologies Workforce Programs  Latest USF CONNECT News Florida, Tampa Bay Business Resources Join Forces At USF In Tampa Florida Economic Development Council relocates to USF CONNECT U.S. Commerce Dept. Announces $2 Million USF/Mote Grant Mote Marine Laboratory's Production Facility Highlighted in Miami Herald

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