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SharkMakers youth accelerator to launch collegiate program
SharkMakers is expanding its youth entrepreneurship accelerator to the college level through a new partnership with USF’s Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. Learn how the program will help Tampa Bay students turn innovative ideas into real-world ventures.
September 9, 2026Entrepreneurship
USF grad launches 9Yaps app to link students with local business deals - Q105
A University of South Florida graduate built a mobile app that links students with discount deals from shops around campus.
August 24, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals - aol.com
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.
August 20, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF grad's '9Yaps' app connects students to local business deals - FOX13 Tampa Bay
A former food delivery driver turned entrepreneur is finding new ways to connect students with nearby local businesses through a custom-built mobile app called 9Yaps.
August 20, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
From soccer pitch to startup success, Syp founders rethink hydration
Two USF students founded Syp, a hydration technology startup gaining momentum far beyond campus.
August 19, 2026Business News, Entrepreneurship, Spotlights
Amgen STEM camp partnership brings 152 young entrepreneurs to USF
Amgen and USF’s Nault Center for Entrepreneurship brought Tampa Bay high school students together for four days of STEM, innovation and entrepreneurship. Students turned their ideas into business pitches with guidance from entrepreneurs and industry professionals.
August 10, 2026Entrepreneurship, Events
Three Nault Center leaders recognized among 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100
Three members of the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship community have earned recognition among the Tampa Bay region's most accomplished business leaders.
August 4, 2026Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards
USF global alumnus Giacomo La Rosa '99: An entrepreneurial journey - USF World
Giacomo La Rosa was deciding where to continue his education after leaving Italy for the United States. With dreams of studying film, he chose Tampa, a city that felt exciting without the overwhelming pace of larger metropolitan areas.
August 4, 2026Entrepreneurship
Drink-spiking defense: New bracelet aims to expose drugs with a drop of your cocktail - Fox News
Sensor-equipped bracelets and pendants detect benzodiazepines and send live location to a safety network.
July 28, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
USF student creates jewelry sensor to detect drink-spiking drugs - Fox-13 News
A University of South Florida graduate student is developing a wearable sensor to detect drink-spiking drugs at social venues. The sensor is designed to look like everyday jewelry and alerts users through a smartphone app if drugs are detected.
July 21, 2026Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation
THRIVE doles out $25,000 to support four student entrepreneurs
Four student entrepreneurs. Four bold ideas. See how the Hafer THRIVE program awarded $25,000 to help USF student founders turn personal experiences into startups with the potential to make a real-world impact.
July 20, 2026Entrepreneurship, Events, Honors and Awards
Summer camps provide immersive learning, campus living for local high school students
For the first time, the St. Petersburg campus hosted the USF Youth Experiences Rocky’s Residents program, providing local high school students the chance to experience college life firsthand over the summer.
July 16, 2026Entrepreneurship