Tampa Bay Innovation Center names startups for AI Accelerator

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, a technology incubator, accelerator and coworking office, in St. Petersburg, has named the startups for its artificial intelligence accelerator.

This cohort will focus specifically on teams developing innovation that embraces the emerging capabilities of AI and machine learning. Over the course of the program, founders of these companies will receive specific training, and mentoring, in customer discovery, product strategy, investor readiness and market validation, according to a statement.

The startups selected for this AI program include:

• MetaCommerz – (DE) – Enhancing supply chain resilience

• Dataplant – (MO) – Automating customer success and revenue predictability

• Aapya Solutions – (FL) – Computer vision systems for security and inventory control

• Blue Fusion – (FL) – Platform for simplifying data collection and analysis

• NoxuData – (NY) – Integrating Large Language Models with legacy enterprise data

• Cynotect – (TX) – Enhancing cyber security for AI development platforms

• Subconscious.ai – (NY) – Predicting buyer behavior with automated market research

• FLUIX – (FL) – Intelligent management of data center energy and cooling systems

• Archslate – (FL) – Helping the AEC industry with talent management and training

• Traq.ai – (GA) – Analysis and optimization of sales team performance

ARK Invest, Mach49, Morrow Consultants and PODS Moving & Storage are among the corporate partners backing this program.

This cohort will operate from mid-August through the end of October. Upon completion of the program, the companies will participate in TBIC’s 7th Innovation Showcase event, which will be held in the newly completed ARK Innovation Center, in St. Petersburg.

You May Also Like
$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront

A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on Rocky Point, reshaping Tampa Bay’s waterfront skyline.

Read More
Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.
Shumaker adds two new associates in Tampa office

Shumaker is expanding its Tampa office with the addition of two associates, a move that highlights both the depth of its national bench and the strength of Tampa Bay’s demand for legal talent. As the region continues to attract corporate relocations, mergers and investment activity, law firms are positioning themselves to meet client needs with

Read More
Headshots of Marisa A. Infante and Chase M. Robinson, newly added associates at Shumaker’s Tampa office.
Out-of-state capital backs $3.7M senior housing buy north of Tampa

A $3.7 million senior housing acquisition north of Tampa underscores Florida’s urgent demand and growing investor interest in assisted living.

Read More
Front exterior view of Crown Court senior housing facility in Inverness, Florida, a historic 120-year-old building set for renovations after its $3.7 million sale.
USF names sole finalist for presidency 

USF names Moez Limayem sole finalist for its presidency, a decision that could shape Tampa Bay’s economic and educational future.

Read More
Split image showing the University of South Florida campus sign with the green bull logo on the left, and Moez Limayem, smiling in a suit and tie, on the right.
Other Posts
WM plans $88M recycling facility in East Ybor

WM of Florida is planning an $88 million redevelopment of its Tampa material recovery facility site in East Ybor. The project would replace the function of the existing plant with a larger, more automated recycling operation designed to expand processing capacity. The project is planned for an 11-acre site at 1400 N 35th St. Plans

Read More
Rendering of Waste Management’s planned automated recycling facility in East Ybor, showing a long warehouse building with truck access and support structures.
Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion

Tampa-based investment drives a $43.1M expansion of an inpatient rehab facility in Oklahoma City.

Read More
Aerial view of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City following a recent expansion.
Mirasol hotel rezoning denied by City Council

City Council denied a rezoning request to convert the historic Mirasol into a boutique hotel.

Read More
The Mirasol building on Davis Islands, a historic waterfront apartment complex proposed for boutique hotel conversion, photographed at dusk.
Rays stadium future heads to a vote

A Jan. 20 board vote could open formal talks tied to a proposed Rays stadium and mixed-use development.

Read More
Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa ahead of a board vote on a nonbinding memorandum tied to a proposed Rays stadium development.