Tampa Bay Innovation Center

Tampa Bay Innovation Center We’ve rebranded! This Tampa Bay Innovation Center page is no longer active. Follow spARK Labs by ARK Invest across social to stay connected.⚡

Formerly the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, we’ve evolved into spARK Labs by ARK Invest, where we are igniting the next era of innovation! We connect data, insight, and imagination to accelerate innovation through purposeful collaboration—where research meets creativity, and every idea has the potential to ignite progress. More than an incubator, we’re a launchpad for innovators, founders, and entre

preneurs ready to build what’s next. By combining tailored education, hands-on resources, and powerful connections to capital, customers, and community, we create the environment where startups don’t just survive—they thrive. Whether you’re building your first prototype, scaling your company, or seeking a vibrant ecosystem of like-minded creators, spARK Labs by ARK Invest is where ideas take root, grow, and ignite progress.

It’s been just over two months since our rebrand, and we’re so grateful for all the support so far. 🙌Tomorrow, we’re say...
01/20/2026

It’s been just over two months since our rebrand, and we’re so grateful for all the support so far. 🙌

Tomorrow, we’re saying goodbye to our Tampa Bay Innovation Center social accounts.

Stay connected by following Spark Labs by ARK Invest on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube! ⚡️

We’re stepping into our next chapter with a bold new vision! ⚡ Moving from an accelerator-based model to a high-touch me...
12/16/2025

We’re stepping into our next chapter with a bold new vision! ⚡

Moving from an accelerator-based model to a high-touch membership approach focused on mentorship, research-driven programming, and incubation is how we’re redefining in St. Pete.

Read the full story featuring our CEO, Becca Brown, in the Tampa Bay Business Journal:

New CEO Becca Brown has grown the Cathie Wood-backed innovation center's occupancy to 25 startups through word-of-mouth alone. That's just the start of the rebranded incubator's ambitions heading into 2026.

Huge thanks to Sam Korus from ARK Invest for joining us yesterday! 🤖⚡️ As Director of Research for the Autonomous Techno...
12/10/2025

Huge thanks to Sam Korus from ARK Invest for joining us yesterday! 🤖⚡️

As Director of Research for the Autonomous Technology & Robotics team, he shared insights on the future of autonomous technology and its impact on cities and transportation, curiosity and big ideas across the room.

St. Pete showed up strong at  ! ⚡️ We headed to Miami to join the momentum building across Florida’s tech ecosystem and ...
12/09/2025

St. Pete showed up strong at ! ⚡️ We headed to Miami to join the momentum building across Florida’s tech ecosystem and the energy was unreal.

It was inspiring to see founders, operators, investors, and partners come together during the to explore what and can unlock across our region.

Huge appreciation to Manny Medina, Melissa Medina, Tony Jimenez, Burhan Sebin, TJ Villamil, Tyler Johnson, Carlos Romero, and the entire eMerge Americas team for creating an incredible platform for connection and collaboration.

Florida innovation is just getting started. 🚀

What a session 💡⚡ ! Today's Weekly Member Brainstorm brought together founders and startups at spARK Labs by ARK Invest,...
12/04/2025

What a session 💡⚡ ! Today's Weekly Member Brainstorm brought together founders and startups at spARK Labs by ARK Invest, where they jumped in to share updates, see how they can collaborate, and brainstorm what they’re building next.

A big shoutout to Brian Peret at CodeBoxx for guiding today’s conversation and keeping the momentum going.

Another great example of how our community comes together every week to new ideas 🚀!

  ⚡ Our new founder spotlight series kicks off with Jonathan Mest, CEO of ChatRank, who’s rethinking how brands can win ...
12/02/2025

⚡ Our new founder spotlight series kicks off with Jonathan Mest, CEO of ChatRank, who’s rethinking how brands can win in an AI-first world. Their all-in-one toolkit helps brands stand out in ChatGPT, Google Answers, and beyond!

We’re excited to have Jon as part of the spARK Labs by ARK Invest community, where the next wave of innovation is lighting up St. Pete!

Check out what they’re building: https://chatrank.ai/

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at spARK Labs by ARK Invest! Today, we’re grateful for our incredible community of mem...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at spARK Labs by ARK Invest!

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible community of members, partners, sponsors, and team, who make innovation in St. Pete and Tampa Bay possible every day. Your energy, ideas, and collaboration are what keep the flying.

Wishing you a wonderful day filled with gratitude, good company, and delicious food. 🍂

At  , great ideas start with great coffee. Cheers to our new partner Kahwa Coffee for keeping our community caffeinated ...
11/25/2025

At , great ideas start with great coffee. Cheers to our new partner Kahwa Coffee for keeping our community caffeinated and unstoppable! ☕💡

It’s official! Tampa Bay Innovation Center is now spARK Labs by ARK Invest. ⚡Last night’s open house was just the beginn...
11/20/2025

It’s official! Tampa Bay Innovation Center is now spARK Labs by ARK Invest. ⚡

Last night’s open house was just the beginning of our exciting new era. The innovation coming to St. Pete and the Tampa Bay Area is only getting started - it’s just going to take a little .

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate what we’ve built together, and to our incredible sponsors, donors, and partners for making this next chapter possible.

And of course, a special shoutout to our amazing leaders, Becca Brown and Cathie Wood, along with our community members and team, for being such a vital part of this journey.

Join us in making St. Pete the next St. Pete!

🔗 Check out our new site to see how we are sparking change: https://sp-ark-labs.com/

Address

1101 4th Street S
Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17275477340

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