"Entrepreneurs expect to work hard for funding, so they can initially be skeptical about this benefit they’ve actually already earned. The R&D tax credit is a legitimate government program that rewards investments in innovation."
Thoughts: If you don’t have the heart to be told no or turned down around every corner… this may not be for you. I call it the entrepreneuracoaster because there are so many highs, lows, twists, and unexpected turns.
Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member company COI Energy Services announced a $2.5M seed round, which included investment from equity crowdfunding platform Republic.
ABC Action News • Cope Notes, an Embarc Collective member, is offering 500 free subscriptions to its text message platform aimed to aid your mental health. Go to copenotes.com/redeem, use code "OCN."
St. Pete Catalyst • We are excited to share that Brian Murphy, CEO and Founder of ReliaQuest, has become Chairman of the Embarc Collective Board, supported by the new Vice Chair, Jeff Vinik. This news was also featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
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This week at Embarc Collective, we are learning about R&D tax credits that startups may access. We are sharing some resources to help you also maximize the opportunity.
During this 6-week program, Black and Latinx startup founders & CEOs in the U.S. who are at the forefront of innovation and technology will gain access to the best of Goldman Sachs - from top industry experts to influential networks - while building relationships with investors.
NPR's How I Built This Fellowship is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs with great business ideas to take their idea to the next level and to build connections, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration from a growing network of professionals. The winner will receive a $50K grant for their business venture.
Growing our region's startup community takes all of us. Here are quick ways you can help Embarc Collective member startups:
🏀 Vote here for Embarc Collective members JustProtect, Knack, and Ideal Agent in Tampa Bay Inno's Tech Madness.
🍎Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative won the Synapse Innovation Award. Check out their app that is attracting the buzz in the App Store, Google Play Store, or Desktop.
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