Nielsen Foundation Triples Down on TechDiversity to Drive Innovation
Tampa Bay Wave is proud to announce that our longtime sponsor, the Nielsen Foundation, has committed to an additional three years of funding for the TechDiversity Accelerator, which supports diversity and inclusion in the tech startup industry across Tampa Bay and beyond. Powered by the Nielsen Foundation since its inception in 2018, this unique […]
Over 30 Wave Companies Named Startup of the Year Finalists Throughout the Years
The 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit is taking place in Tampa Bay, January 25th-27th; so far, 10 out of the 100 finalists selected for the competition are Wave portfolio companies. Powered by Established, this prestigious program helps diverse, emerging startups, founder teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level through competition, community, […]
Five Wave Companies Selected to Present at Florida Venture Forum’s 2020 Early Stage Conference
Congratulations to five Wave companies to present at Florida Venture Forum’s 2020 Early Stage Venture Forum Conference. EXIOM, INC., Monticello (www.exiom.com), the company enables Orthopedic Professionals to rapidly scan and measure an injured limb, build a patient-specific splint, and 3D print the brace on-site while the patient waits. The total print time averages only 30 minutes […]
Startup Spotlight: We Craft Box
Wave company We Craft Box has been rapidly growing over the past few years with the vision of helping parents and children connect more creatively through a monthly craft box subscription delivered straight to your door. The company was voted #5 in USA Today’s top 20 subscription boxes of 2020 and has won awards from […]
Where are they now? Checking in on Wave portfolio companies
A whopping eight Wave portfolio companies have recently kicked off engagements with top tier startup programs throughout the United States, underscoring the quality of innovative companies within the Wave community. From Miami to Texas to Silicon Valley and more, Wave startups continue to drive forward and grow. Here are just some of the highlights from Wave […]
Tampa Bay Wave Announces 13 Women-Led Startups Comprising the Inaugural TechWomen Rising Accelerator Cohort
Funded by JPMorgan Chase, Wave’s new TechWomen Rising Accelerator fosters growth and development for women-led technology startups while striving to close chronic funding gaps for women throughout the U.S. Tampa Bay Wave is proud to announce our inaugural cohort for the 2020 TechWomen Rising Accelerator, made up of thirteen promising female-led technology companies from around […]
EDA Grant For Florida Startups Yields Lakeland Group Investment
Seeds sown by Tampa Bay Wave and Upsurge Florida lead to investment in Wave member technology company, JustProtect. Seeds planted by a federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to promote investor awareness and seed funding activity in Florida have recently blossomed into a significant investment in the Tampa-based technology company, JustProtect. The […]
PikMyKid proposes using its technology to speed drive-thru Covid-19 testing
PikMyKid has proposed using the technology behind its school safety systems to make drive-thru testing for Covid-19 faster, safer and more efficient. Drive-thru testing (Credit: U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Amouris Coss) Testing is key to flattening the Covid-19 curve and stemming the spread of coronavirus, according to a project summary from PikMyKid. […]
We Craft Box Named Best Craft Box in WIRED
Crafting is the worst part of parenting. My 5-year-old delights in sparkles, spangles, and gluing tiny pipe cleaners together. But purchasing, storing, and cleaning up after her various messes is a nightmare. We Craft’s subscription boxes have themes, but they are not as STEM-oriented as some of our other picks. Still, they offer a tremendous […]
Nickelytics Will Participate in the Techstars Smart Mobility Accelerator Program
Out of Home (OOH) advertising startup, Nickelytics has been selected to participate in Techstars’ Smart Mobility Accelerator mentorship-driven program, announced by Techstars on January 27, 2020. The Techstars Smart Mobility Accelerator is focused on transformative smart mobility technologies with a concentration on smart infrastructure and smart cities. The program is supported by partners Compagnia Di […]
