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570
$1.8B+
5,800
BUSINESS IMPACT
670+
Startups
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7,600+
JOBS
CREATED
19
Countries Represented From
Startup Founders
34
Exits
$450M
ECONOMIC IMPACT
2,500+
Annual Training
Hours
2B+
Capital Raised
STARTUP FOUNDERS FROM
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Build What’s Next: Support Tampa Bay Wave Through Annual Giving
Build What’s Next: Support Tampa Bay Wave Through Annual Giving Great companies need more than a strong idea. They need
Tampa Bay Welcomes Next Wave of FinTech Innovation
Tampa Bay Welcomes Next Wave of FinTech Innovation Strong accelerator programs begin with more than introductions. They give founders early
Meet the 2026 Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech|X Cohort: 15 Startups Advancing Behavioral Health and Addiction Innovation
Meet the 2026 Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech|X Cohort: 15 Startups Advancing Behavioral Health and Addiction Innovation This week, 15 startups
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Senior Leadership
Linda Olson
Demelza Genest
Richard Munassi, MD, MBA
Dee Garcia
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Short Description
Tampa Bay Wave, the #1 accelerator in Florida, drives innovation by combining industry focused programs with hands-on support for early-stage tech startups. As a nonprofit for over a decade, we’ve built a dynamic ecosystem that empowers founders to grow without giving up equity. Our work has contributed to economic growth locally and globally (locally, across the state, and beyond), supported by a powerful network of mentors, investors, and partners and sustained through sponsorships, grants, and community support. We don’t just back startups; we help accelerate the entire innovation economy around the world. We are built for founders, fueled by community.
Long Description
For more than a decade, Tampa Bay Wave has helped early-stage tech companies launch, grow, and thrive without giving up equity. We’re a nonprofit accelerator working to strengthen the region’s innovative economy and support founders at every stage. Through our CORE ELP (hyperlink to page) programming, industry vertical-focused accelerators, and community events, we connect startups with mentors, investors, and partners who can help them scale. Our mission is to create opportunity and long-term impact by backing high-growth companies, all while keeping equity in the hands of the founders. Our model is supported by both public and private partnerships, and we’re proud to be the only Florida member of Morrow, formerly the Global Accelerator Network. We welcome diverse founders from across the country and beyond, working in areas like fintech, healthtech, bluetech, and cybertech. Since 2013, we’ve supported 670+ startups that have raised over $2 billion and created more than 7,600 jobs.
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Tampa Bay Wave 2026 Tech|X Accelerator Cohort at Pitch Night
Tampa Bay Wave 2025 Hall of Fame Celebration
Tampa Bay Wave announces $1.38 million EDA grant.
Tampa Bay Wave 2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator Cohort
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