“Winning and executing on an SBIR, especially for a first time entrepreneur, can help get some kudos / credibility with prospective customers and investors.”

—Justin Marston on SBIRs

Founder: Brock Lister

Company: Visitry

Thoughts: …don’t fall in love with your product and that you fall in love with the market instead. This will allow you to make the necessary adjustments required to find product-market fit.

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Federal Funding 101

Bring Your Product to Market with the Government's SBIR/STTR Program

Presented by USF Connect

Thursday, July 14 at 12PM (Virtual)

Blacks in Tech Pitch Night

Pitches, Showcases, and Networking Across the Black Tech Ecosystem

Presented by Blacks in Technology Tampa

Wednesday, July 20 at 6PM at Embarc Collective

Black Founders Demo Day Tampa Regionals

Regional Pitch Event for Black and Brown Founders

Presented by Florida Funders, PS27 Ventures, and Embarc Collective

Thursday, July 26 at 6PM at Embarc Collective

Interested in hosting an event at Embarc Collective? Reach out here.

Former Football Player Launches Startup to Help Players Leverage NIL Ruling

Tampa Bay Inno • Embarc Collective member company Vantage Sports helps aspiring sports talent learn from top college athletes.

Meet The Young Founder Modernizing...and Automating...The Insurance Space

Hypepotamus • Actuology, an Embarc Collective member company, is helping the commercial insurance space better meet the needs of Gen Z and Millennial business owners.

Company: Embarc Collective

Elevator Pitch: As Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub, we help Tampa Bay’s startup talent build bold, scalable, thriving companies.

Position: Communications Manager

Highlights: Given our organization’s rapid growth, we are looking for a leader who can help share the impact of Embarc Collective with our target external audiences. The right person for the job is savvy in creating written, visual, and video content that reflects the Embarc Collective mission and the startups we support.

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Learn more about all open jobs from startups at Embarc Collective here.

If you’re seeking non-dilutive funding for your venture, explore the world of SBIR and STTR funding. This week we are sharing resources to learn more about these funding opportunities.

❔ Is Your Startup Right for Non-Diluting SBIR-STTR Government Grant Funding? - Start here for a general primer and to assess if you're a fit for government funding.

📌 SBIR/STTR Funding Strategies - Check out this recent webinar to give a detailed overview of how to approach the SBIR/STTR application process.

💰 How to Access 'America's Seed Fund,' the $3 Billion SBIR Program - This overview breaks down the funding process into to 3 (long) steps.

Black Founders Demo Day

Black founders with under $2M in revenue and $2M raised in capital are invited to apply. Each of the 16 selected companies will receive a $3K travel stipend as well as over $1M in potential investment opportunities.

Deadline: August 5

Apply Here

Inno Under 25

Tampa Bay Inno is seeking honorees for its 25 Under 25 awards. Any local startup founder, innovator, or leader that is 25 years old or younger is eligible.

Deadline: August 7

Apply Here

Venture Atlanta Application

Startups can apply to present at Venture Atlanta in October, which is the region’s largest venture conference gathering together more than 1,200 entrepreneurs, investors, leaders, and students for a high-caliber, 2-day conference.

Deadline: August 12

Apply Here