Student Innovation Incubator (SII)

Overview

Turning ideas into startups

Whether you're developing your own idea or building a business around a »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË technology, the Student Innovation Incubator (SII) gives you the support, tools, and community to bring your startup idea to life.

Located in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Research Park, SII offers structured programming, expert mentorship, collaborative workspace, and access to Tampa’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Are you ready?

Two Pathways
Student Founder Student Innovator (Invent 2 Impact)
For students with their own business idea, product, or service. For students interested in launching a venture around an existing »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË technology
You’ll grow your concept through goal-setting, mentorship, and workshops designed to take you from idea to launch.

You’ll choose from a curated list of early-stage university innovations and explore how to bring them to market by building and validating a business model.

 

What You’ll Get

  • Mentorship from startup veterans and industry professionals
  • Hands-on training in business models, customer discovery, pitching, and validation
  • Access to collaborative workspace and meeting rooms
  • A community of fellow student entrepreneurs
  • Access to Pitch competitions, networking events, and exposure to Tampa’s innovation network

Applications are now open through September 21, 2025

Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline across »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË may apply


The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Student Innovation Incubator was developed by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË CONNECT in partnership with the  and and collaboration with the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Nault Center for Entrepreneurship.

Questions: Please contact sii@usf.edu