Tampa Bay Tech Incubator

Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI)

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CATALYZING TECHnology RESEARCH FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) is one vehicle through which USF CONNECT grows successful companies. As part of USF Research and Innovation's Innovation Enterprise, TBTI supports technology research as a catalyst for economic development and advocates the creation and development of facilities for high-technology companies and related support functions.

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Equipment & Resources

One channel that TBTI is able to assist is by providing access to critical costly research equipment. Many companies originate in the community and seek our support to evolve their concepts to commercialization. 

  • Experienced Mentors and Advisors
  • Networking Events
  • Educational Webinars and Workshops
  • Professional Conference Rooms
  • High-Tech Office Space
  • Coworking Space & Mentoring Rooms
  • Access to Scientific Equipment
  • 3-D Printing and Protyping Lab
  • State-of-the-Art Wet Labs
  • Access to USF Faculty, Staff & Interns
  • USF Affiliated Resources & Amenities
Economic Impact of Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Companies

$63,602

average full-time salary of employees

$6.3 million

Total Funding and Grants Received During Reporting Period

$11.1 MILLION

Total Investments Received During Reporting Period

73

TBTI companies served in past year

$27,664

average part-time salary of employees

$18.6 million

Total funding and Grants Received During FY 25

$381 MILLION

Total Investments Received During      FY 25

280

employee jobs created and retained

      as of 8/25