TAMPA BAY INNOVATION ENGINE · 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT
NOV 6–8 '26 — APPLICATIONS OPENINNOVATION
BŪP INNO is Tampa Bay's nonprofit Venture Studio, helping first-time, under-resourced, and nontechnical founders turn early ideas into companies that can grow here.
NEXT COHORT
NOV 06–08
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
TAMPA, FL
01BACKED BY — SPONSORS & PARTNERS
PARTNER WITH US →
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Founder Pipeline
A year-round Venture Studio that meets founders early and helps keep the companies they build in Tampa Bay.
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Venture Studio
Continuous, hands-on support for founders moving from early idea to a company ready to grow.
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Regional Visibility
Brand leadership across Tampa's most visible innovation moments.
02OUR MISSION
INNOVATION BUILT
IN TAMPA BAY.
We connect founders, mentors, and partners in a continuous support system that helps promising ideas become durable local companies.
Local 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.
03BY THE NUMBERS — TWO INNOVATION WEEKENDS
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04PROGRAMMING
YEAR-ROUND
BŪP INNO
VENTURE STUDIO
Continuous, founder-specific support for validating an idea, building an early product, and preparing a company for growth.
05PARTNER PATHWAYS — BUILD TAMPA'S INNOVATION FUTURE
06GET INVOLVED
07STAY CLOSE
STAY CLOSE TO
THE MOMENTUM.
Ready to plug into BŪP INNO and the partner ecosystem?
EST.
2024
TAMPA BAY'S
FOUNDER PIPELINE