Startups take root in St. Petersburg as tech scene heats up: ‘Absolute game changer’

The Brief

  • A new tech incubator in St. Petersburg has reached capacity with 45 startup companies.
  • Founders from across the country are relocating to the city, fueling a growing innovation hub.
  • Leaders say the impact could be “transformational” for jobs, the economy and the city’s future.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. St. Petersburg may be known for its sunshine, but a new wave of startups is putting the city on the map for something else: innovation.

“I think the future is extremely bright for the tech scene in St. Pete,” said Rebecca Brown, CEO of spARK Labs.

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