What we’re about

Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay WaVE, Inc. is a ‘by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs’ 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping entrepreneurs accelerate innovation with world class programs and networks, fueling social and economic change. Today we support over 100 tech startups across our three 90-day Accelerator programs, our year-round CORE Membership.

Since launching our programs in 2013, WaVE has supported 335+ tech startups who collectively have raised $300+ Million in outside capital and created 2,400+ new jobs, making it one of the critical economic drivers for the region.

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HISTORY:
Tampa Bay WaVE launched its nationally recognized Venture Center and tech business accelerator program in March 2013, thanks to the 2012 i6 Challenge Grant, awarded to a collaborative regional partnership including the University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa Bay WaVE, along with a network of universities, local businesses, nonprofits and public sector partners. WaVE has been incredibly successful in connecting high-growth startups with mentorship, early stage capital and other critical resources to foster an innovation-driven economy for the region.
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