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Have a high tech company based in Space Coast, FL? We're here to help.
Groundswell Startups, Inc. is a privately-funded, nonprofit incubator that connects high tech founders with a diverse pool of pro bono mentors (Fortune 500 business consultants, successful serial entrepreneurs with hardware and software expertise, among others).
Featured event
SCI: Hackathon 2026
The Space Coast Initiative Hackathon 2026 is where innovation meets impact, bringing together builders across hardware and software to tackle real-world challenges in HealthTech, SpaceTech, and DefenseTech.
Hosted by Groundswell Startups and co-powered by Databricks and Boxmica, this 48-hour, in-person hackathon will feature:
- Hands-on prototyping
- Cloud tools + Prototype Lab access
- Subject Matter Experts & Mentors
- Prizes + local collaboration opportunities
Registration here: www.ti.to/space-coast-initiative/hackathon-2026
Learn more: www.spacecoastinitiative.com
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Space Coast Science Center: LEGO Robotics Challenge
Florida Institute Of Technology, 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, USExcited to announce the Space Coast Science Center (SC2)'s Inaugural LEGO Robotics Tournament at Florida Institute of Technology on PI-DAY (March 14, 2026). A team and individual STEM LEGO event for the Space Coast!
Using a LEGO Spike Prime or LEGO Spike Essential, develop a LEGO robot that competes in the recent Unearthed FLL Robot Game and 4 Skills Challenges! Teams can also participate in the Unearthed Innovation Project Spotlight to showcase their ideas to local Industry and Academic partners.
Any questions? Contact us here.
Visit the Space Coast Science Center website: http://spacecoastsciencecenter.org/Thank you to the Space Coast Science Center for hosting this event!
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Ask Bloom: Accounting Hours
Groundswell Startups, 2405 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, USHave tax or accounting questions you’ve been meaning to ask? Join Bloom CPAs for Accounting Office Hours at Groundswell Startups.
📍 Café / Lounge (front area)
This is an open, informal session where founders and small business owners can stop by to ask questions about:
- Tax & accounting
- Small business advisory
- Government accounting
No presentations, no pressure. Just practical guidance and real answers. Swing by on your lunch break and get clarity from the pros.
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