Join us for the ​grand opening of the IGNITE Tallahassee incubator facility! Located in Innovation Park of Tallahassee, the 40,000 sq. ft. facility is designed to enable translation of new technologies from the lab to the market. Don't miss your chance to meet the current incubator companies, hear from tech startup specialists, and learn about […]

FSU's Annual Startup Pitch Competition! ​Please join us for FSU’s 3rd Annual Discovery Challenge! FSU startups compete in a Shark Tank style pitch competition for up to $50,000 in cash prizes. Audience members will get in on the action to pick the company they think can go the distance with an Audience Choice award.

Learn how SBIR & STTR helps fund innovative research and how to access over $3 billion in non-dilutable funding. ​Hosted at Florida Small Business Development Center (SDBC) at FAMU. ​This presentation provides a basic introduction to the purpose, eligibility requirements and structure of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small business Technology Transfer […]

Tallahassee State College’s Performance Innovation Institute is proud to launch its Professional Credentialing Program, bringing globally recognized certifications to our local community. Our first offering is CAPM® Exam Prep, a 3-day intensive course designed to meet the educational requirement to sit for the CAPM® exam through PMI. This class will not include the exam itself, but you’ll leave with all the […]

​Learn the fundamentals of trademarks, including what they are, why they are important to your startup, how to choose one that’s likely to be approved by the United States Patent & Trademark Office, and a step-by-step overview of the filing and registration process. ​You’ll also learn common reasons for refusal and how to avoid them […]

The goal of this event is to foster meaningful mentoring relationships between FSU student entrepreneurs, community entrepreneurs, and experienced business leaders. Each session includes networking and the opportunity for attendees to briefly share background information about their ventures and identify their top three business challenges to the group. Mentors then offer feedback, guidance, and actionable […]