About BŪP INNO
We are Tampa Bay’s nonprofit innovation engine, building the systems founders need to launch, grow, and stay in the region.
Our Foundation
BŪP INNO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aligns founders, mentors, and partners into a year-round innovation pipeline. Our HyLo Inno programming delivers the mentorship, capital readiness, and visibility founders need to move from idea to scale.
Our mission is to strengthen Tampa Bay’s innovation economy by building founder capacity, accelerating venture readiness, and forging partnerships that keep progress local.
We prioritize transparency, accountability, and measurable impact for Tampa’s founders and partners.
Certified in Accelerator Program Management through the Global Venture Network, ensuring world-class program delivery.
Founder Pipeline
We create high-trust pathways that surface, support, and retain founders in Tampa Bay.
HyLo Inno Programming
Workshops, innovation weekends, and studios tailored to the region’s growth industries.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Strategic partners and sponsors accelerate founder access to capital and visibility.
Economic Momentum
We drive measurable outcomes that strengthen local jobs and innovation outputs.
Our Vision
We envision Tampa Bay as a premier innovation hub where every founder has access to mentorship, capital readiness, and the community support needed to build enduring companies.
Innovation that stays local
Support at every stage
Measured ecosystem growth
Leadership
Martika Brianne Jones
Executive Director
Martika is the Founder and CEO of BŪP®, an AI-driven lead nurturing platform for sales teams, and a seasoned ecosystem builder. She has served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence designing innovation programming for nonprofit entities. She now serves as the Executive Director of BŪP INNO, a Tampa-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial growth and supporting under resourced founders.
Join Our Mission
Help build the founder pipeline that fuels Tampa Bay’s innovation economy and creates jobs locally.