Tampa is establishing itself as a hub for new businesses, with a strong focus on technology and healthcare sectors. The city's accelerator programs provide support for startups in diverse fields, from financial technology to cancer research.
For instance, Tampa Bay WaVE has backed over 40 companies in areas like cybertech and fintech. Other specialized programs, such as the CancerX Startup Accelerator, have made more than a dozen investments to advance digital health solutions.
Below is our list of the best 4 accelerators and incubators in Tampa.
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250 BioTech & Health Investors
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250 AI Investors
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250 Fintech Investors
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Get the Sheet for $50MDJ Group builds, buys, and grows companies focused on information security, network infrastructure, and human capital management. They provide hands-on support to scale businesses within these specialized B2B sectors.
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Founders | Dave Gilden, Mark Tuszynski |
| Nº of Investments | 6 |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
CancerX champions early-stage digital oncology startups, providing them with mentorship and resources to develop innovative cancer care solutions. As a key part of the national Cancer Moonshot initiative, this non-dilutive program connects founders with a network of industry experts to accelerate breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.
| Year Founded | — |
| Founders | — |
| Nº of Investments | 14 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
Built on a "by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs" model, Tampa Bay WaVE helps founders in the Tampa Bay area build and scale their technology companies. This non-profit organization provides a dedicated support system and resources for startups, with a focus on sectors like Cybertech and FinTech.
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Linda Olson |
| Nº of Investments | 45 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Program Type | On-Site |
| Duration (Weeks) | 12 |
Embarc Collective provides individualized coaching and resources to help tech startups build scalable companies. Instead of a one-size-fits-all program, they offer customized support tailored to each founder's specific business goals.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Salisa Berrien, Leah Del Percio, Joseph Steilberg, Kelby L. Kupersmid, Trevor Clark, Jim Schimpf, Samyr Qureshi, Brian Alvarez-Bailey |
| Nº of Investments | — |
| Nº of Exits | — |
