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Tampa Bay Innovation Engine

HyperLocal Innovation powers Tampa’s founder pipeline.

BŪP INNO is the nonprofit catalyst for tech and innovation in Tampa Bay, connecting founders, partners, and capital to build companies that stay and scale here.

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What partners unlock

Founder pipeline

HyLo Inno programming surfaces founders earlier and keeps talent local.

Venture readiness

Mentorship, capital readiness, and community support in one continuum.

Regional visibility

Brand leadership across Tampa’s most visible innovation moments.

Local impactNational reachYear-round

Innovation built in Tampa Bay.

We design the connective tissue between founders, partners, and capital to create a consistent, inclusive pipeline for every founder ready to build.

HyperLocal focus

Programming and partnerships tailored to Tampa’s growth industries and talent.

Founder-first support

Mentor access, capital readiness, and founder wellness integrated into every program.

Ecosystem leverage

Regional coalitions that keep innovation dollars, talent, and outcomes here.

Past Program Sponsors

Insight Assurance logoGoogle Cloud logoBrex logoDeel logoSuncoast Credit Union logoMCEL logoCity of Tampa logoGTE Financial logoTucker/Hall logoRed Bull logoLoom Design logowagamama logoBulla logoChroma Nail Lacquer logoAlive Coffee logoEmbarc Collective logoAMRoC FabLab logoPartners In Printing Inc. logoStudio Duvall Productions logoFOMO CHEFS logoThat's Wat'Sub logoThanks for That Water logoInsight Assurance logoGoogle Cloud logoBrex logoDeel logoSuncoast Credit Union logoMCEL logoCity of Tampa logoGTE Financial logoTucker/Hall logoRed Bull logoLoom Design logowagamama logoBulla logoChroma Nail Lacquer logoAlive Coffee logoEmbarc Collective logoAMRoC FabLab logoPartners In Printing Inc. logoStudio Duvall Productions logoFOMO CHEFS logoThat's Wat'Sub logoThanks for That Water logo

Programming

HyLo Inno Hackathons

High-energy build weekends that surface bold problems, form teams fast, and spotlight Tampa’s next wave of founders.

HyLo Inno Incubator

Structured support for founders to validate, build, and launch with mentorship, capital readiness, and ecosystem access.

Momentum Gallery

Founders collaborating during a Tampa innovation program.
Mentors engaging with a founder team.
Program participants celebrating milestones.
Startup teams working through product demos.
Founders collaborating during a Tampa innovation program.
Mentors engaging with a founder team.
Program participants celebrating milestones.
Startup teams working through product demos.
Community partners gathered for a cohort presentation.
Founder pitching in front of mentors and peers.
Innovation weekend showcase energy.
Team huddle during a product sprint.
Community partners gathered for a cohort presentation.
Founder pitching in front of mentors and peers.
Innovation weekend showcase energy.
Team huddle during a product sprint.
Mentor advising founders on growth strategy.
Founders networking after a program session.
Techstars Tampa community moment.
Startup Weekend photo with founders.
Mentor advising founders on growth strategy.
Founders networking after a program session.
Techstars Tampa community moment.
Startup Weekend photo with founders.

Impact at a Glance

Highlights from the 2025 Techstars Startup Weekend Tampa report and HyLo Inno programming.

67
startup weekend attendees
13
first-time pitches delivered
8
teams formed in 54 hours
16
mentors supporting founders
18
sponsors and partners activated

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Partner Pathways

Build Tampa’s innovation future with the right fit for your brand.

Vertical Anchor

Own a sector and lead the pipeline for founders in your industry.

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Ecosystem Catalyst

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Community Ally

Support founder access, mentorship, and capital readiness year-round.

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