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Are Black entrepreneurs leveraging AI as a game changer? New survey to reveal AI adoption rates in Tampa Bay - Power Broker News
A groundbreaking research initiative in Tampa Bay will help determine if artificial intelligence, often considered a great equalizer, is mitigating racial and economic gaps or widening entrepreneurial divides.
June 16, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Student spotlight: Melina Korovessi turns bottle caps into business opportunities
Most people throw away bottle caps without a second thought. One USF student saw something more — and built a growing venture around it.
June 15, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events, Spotlights
St Pete Innovation District celebrates 10 years, looks to future - 83 Degrees
The St. Pete Innovation District is a hub of research, entrepreneurship, education, and collaboration.
May 29, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship
USF faculty researchers turn discoveries into ventures through THRIVE
USF faculty members are turning years of research into real-world ventures through the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s THRIVE program. Meet the innovators behind two startups who are tackling challenges affecting millions of people.
May 29, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events, Research and Innovation
USF student-athlete invents smart water bottle attachment to help track hydration - WFLA
A University of South Florida student-athlete has created a new device that turns any water bottle into a smart water bottle as a way to curb dehydration.
May 26, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF alums create opportunities for students - The Crow's Nest
A donation of $1.75 million to the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship will create the Hafer THRIVE Entrepreneurship Program, which plans to assist young entrepreneurs to fulfil their monetary goals.
April 30, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship
Who builds talent, and is "buying" it?
Firms flush with resources tend to develop talent internally while younger firms, facing unpredictable workloads, will hire from the outside to fill their talent gap, according to a new University of South Florida study.
Alora Rankin named Muma 25 Under 25 Award honoree
She is pursuing dual degrees in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence and business analytics, with a minor in leadership, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and applying her skills beyond the classroom.
April 2, 2026Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards
Brewery founder taps into success at USF talk
The founder of 3 Daughters Brewing gave USF students an insider's look at entrepreneurship, his journey from high-stakes risk to lasting success, and a surprising perspective on failure.
April 1, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
Young entrepreneurs bring big ideas to USF’s Entrepalooza 2026
Students across Hillsborough County took innovation to the next level at Entrepalooza 2026, turning ideas into real-world business pitches and products.
April 1, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events, Research and Innovation
Door A: Why now is the right time to BUILD talent - World at Work
New skills and competencies seem to be cropping up every day, and your organization needs to tap into them to remain competitive. Is a “building talent” approach — as opposed to “buying” — sustainable for your business today? A new USF study examines the factors.
March 31, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
Hillsborough’s future entrepreneurs bring big ideas to student expo
From health apps to recycling tools, students pitched startup concepts at USF.
March 27, 2026Entrepreneurship