Accelerate | Innovate | Collaborate
We start with entrepreneurs and build an ecosystem around them. We bring together founders, mentors, investors, connections, and mission-critical supporters to enable our vision. We are a “for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs” innovation community, offering:
The programs your startup needs when they need them – from our nationally-recognized, Zero-equity accelerator programs that fast track startup growth to our year-round CORE program that provides ongoing mentoring, strategic introductions, and more.
We develop and manage accelerator programs to meet the social and strategic objectives of our corporate partners. We can help corporations rekindle their “entrepreneurial spirit” and expose them to innovation trends through interactions with our startup community.
At our Downtown Tampa location, we offer coworking, office space, meeting rooms, a podcast studio, and more. Facilities are available to the public and can be rented on a daily or monthly basis.
The Wave Venture Center offers competitive pricing, a productive work environment, and a downtown address.
startups supported
in capital raised
jobs created
startups relocated to Tampa Bay
We know startups like yours need ongoing support & community. Our CORE Membership program provides you with year-round programming and a membership in a community of entrepreneurs just like you.
Since joining the Wave we have seen exponential company growth on every level. The Wave advisors have helped guide us through the different stages of starting a company and we are extremely thankful for their help!
Aaron White
EDA Grant For Florida Startups Yields Lakeland Group Investment
PikMyKid proposes using its technology to speed drive-thru Covid-19 testing
Nickelytics Will Participate in the Techstars Smart Mobility Accelerator Program
Fruutfull among finalists at SoGal Florida, advances to national competition
Tampa Bay Wave Accelerator Features Startups From Healthtech, Adtech, Fintech, and more!
Immertec Takes 2nd Place At The 7th Annual Startup Of The Year Competition
POWERED BY
Blazing fast internet 
Kitchen, coffee and snacks 
4 Conference Spaces 
Networking events 
Downtown mailbox 
24/7 access 
Key fob entry 
Front desk service 
Color Printing 
Monthly Downtown Parking
