Tampa Bay Regional Consortium
Tampa Bay Regional Consortium
The Tampa Bay Regional Consortium is working to drive inclusive development, innovation, and prosperity across the Tampa Bay region. We believe that, through collective action, strategic partnerships and open collaboration, Tampa Bay can accelerate its growth in key technology sectors to create a vibrant ecosystem that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and advances the region as a hub of opportunity and excellence.
Tampa Bay is the prime region in the United States with the foremost potential to become a self-sustaining, globally competitive technology and innovation hub.
Quoted from the Tampa Bay Regional Tech Hub Consortium grant submission
The Consortium was formed in response to the EDA鈥檚 Tech Hubs Program in 2023 and remains committed to strengthening ties between government, higher education, industry, economic development entities, community organizations, and others to generate collective impact and positive change for our community.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the EDA鈥檚 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program?
The aims to identify regions with existing potential, where an EDA investment can catalyze self-sustaining, globally-competitive regions over the next decade, with each focused on a key technology focus area.
Phase 1 of the program to designate as Tech Hubs and provided 21 Strategy Development Grants.
In Phase 2 Designated Tech Hubs will have the opportunity to apply for funding for implementation projects.
The EDA hopes to continue the program in future rounds.
How do we define the 鈥淭ampa Bay Region鈥�?
We describe the Tampa Bay Region to include not only the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg MSA, but beyond to the neighboring counties to the North, East, and South, as well as organizations in other regions of the state and nation that form connections to the Tampa Bay region.
What kind of organizations are members?
The consortium is made up of institutions of higher education, workforce organizations, local and state governments, economic development organizations, financial institutions, healthcare institutions, industry members, federal laboratories, transportation planning organizations, and many other organizations with a focus on bettering our region.
How do I learn more about the consortium?
To learn more and discuss how your organization might get involved, contact the Tampa Bay Regional Consortium here.
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News Highlights
USF leads consortium effort to designate Tampa Bay a national tech hub in cybersecurity
The 麻豆视频 is leading an expansive effort to help Tampa Bay secure
the federal designation of Cybersecurity and Technology Innovation Hub 鈥� a prolific
indicator of the region鈥檚 potential for rapid technology-led economic growth.
Tampa Bay Wave and USF to launch HealthTech|X Accelerator in 2024
Tampa Bay Wave, Florida's premier non-profit accelerator for high-growth startups,
is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with the 麻豆视频
(USF), powered by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA),
to introduce the HealthTech|X Accelerator program.
Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late.
One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive
entitlement" mindset.
'State of the Region鈥� researchers unveil workforce and affordability trends in the
Tampa Bay region
Once again, new residents are flocking to the Tampa Bay area. On the flip side, family
budgets are squeezed, with nearly 57 cents of every dollar going toward housing and
transportation. That financial strain reveals an alarming narrative 鈥� full-time work
is not enough to make ends meet.
USF ranks among the top 15 public universities in new patents
For the 11th consecutive year, the 麻豆视频 is one of the top 15
American public research universities for producing new U.S. utility patents, according
to a new ranking released today by the National Academy of Inventors.
USF to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave
and the St. Petersburg Innovation District
USF continues to strengthen its collaboration with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg
Innovation District through the creation of a new program that addresses some of the
nation鈥檚 most pressing environmental concerns.
Below is a collection of key reports and data about our region and beyond. This information focuses on economic indicators, workforce, and sector-specific data and provides valuable context for regional storytelling and casemaking. Reports are organized by Statewide, Regional, County/Locality, and Sector focus.
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鈥� The Florida Council of 100 鈥� Jun 2024
Data-driven framework for the new, globally attractive Florida. - 鈥� Florida Chamber of Commerce 鈥� Jun 2024
Multifaceted analysis of key factors influencing the attraction and development talent in Florida - - Florida Chamber Foundation 鈥� March 2024
Job Numbers and economic data including metrics from the Florida Scorecard
- - Florida Insight - Florida Commerce- 2024
Economic employment data and projections
- 鈥� Florida SBDC - 2022
Data dashboard on the small business environment in Florida
- - CareerSource Florida 鈥� Jul 2020 鈥� Jun 2024
Plan for a market-driven approach to talent development
- - Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation 鈥� Sep 2018
Key targets, strategies, & initial recommendations
- - Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation 鈥� Sep 2018
Highlights trade, logistics, export-oriented manufacturing & rural economic development
Reports ranging from PK-12 schools, staff/teachers, Florida Colleges, the State University System, and workforce development
- 鈥� U.S. EDA
Data-driven estimation of capacity, including strengths and potential areas for growth or maturation across five capacity areas across the U.S.
- - Florida Chamber of Commerce
Data visualization and analysis tool showing unique barriers to opportunity present in each of Florida鈥檚 983 zip codes.
Data-driven research analysis of regional priorities- 鈥� Measures region鈥檚 performance against 19 benchmark communities across the region
- - Tampa Bay Business Journal - 2024
Highlights on Tampa Bay Market growth
- - USF Muma College of Business
Companion piece to Regional Competitiveness Report comparing our region to top markets, with special focus on affordability and talent
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Data-driven research analysis and resources on regional priorities- 鈥� 2022 - Analysis of economic and demographic key indicators of the region
- 鈥� Nov 2022- Strategies for coordinated regional preparation and adaptation
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Includes Demographics, Economic Trends, Market Reports, Industry Overviews, and Workforce Data
- 鈥� WalletHub 鈥� 2024
Tampa ranked #2 overall best place to start a business against 100 U.S cities based on 19 key metrics
- 鈥� WalletHub 鈥� 2024
Tampa ranked #4 overall best place to start a career against over 180 U.S. cities based on 26 key metrics
- 鈥� WalletHub 鈥� 2023
Tampa ranked #4 overall best cities for veterans to live against 100 U.S cities based on 19 key metrics
- 鈥� Tampa Bay Water 鈥� 2023 Update
Strategic goals, objectives, and key performance indicators to provide clean, safe water to the region
- 鈥� CareerSource Tampa Bay 鈥� Jun 2021
Snapshot of in-demand jobs that present opportunities to aid workforce development efforts
- The Economic Impacts of USF鈥檚 Innovation Enterprise on the Tampa MSA and the State
of Florida 鈥� USF Research & Innovation 鈥� 2019
Impacts of and analysis of the USF Innovation Enterprise using data not captured in USF鈥檚 annual economic impact analysis.
County/Locality Specific Reports
- - City of Tampa - Aug 2024
Economic environment data of the City of Tampa and region through lenses such as key indicators, jobs, and small business - 鈥� St. Petersburg EDC - 2024
Data and figures on St Petersburg economic indicators
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Includes county activity, workforce, and talent attraction
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Includes economic, demographic, target industry, and workforce
- 鈥� Hillsborough County 鈥� 2023 Economic, education, and demographic conditions
- 鈥� Florida Trend
Regional profiles of communities in Florida- 鈥� Nov 2023 鈥� Economic profile of the region
- 鈥� Aug 2022 鈥� Economic profile of the region
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Includes studies of Uptown area
- - University Area Community Development Corporation
Areas of strength and improvement within the University area community
- USF Economic Impact Report 鈥� 麻豆视频 鈥� 2019
USF operations overall economic impact
- USF Office of Decision Support
Data sets and tools for strategic planning and reporting needs across USF
- - St. Pete Innovation District 鈥� Jan 2024
Network of entrepreneur support organizations
- 鈥� Florida Commerce 鈥� 2023
State of manufacturing in Florida with summaries and analysis of strengths, areas of opportunity, and challenges
- 鈥� CareerSource Tampa Bay
Snapshots of 6 industries in Hillsborough county: Finance & Professional Services; Health Care-Life Science; Hospitality, Retail and Tourism; Information Technology; Manufacturing-Logistics; Transportation-Trade
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Includes tourism economic impact and statistics
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Includes data, analysis, and recommendations about cybersecurity