St. Pete hosts a hotbed of opportunities on an individual and large-scale level. Innovative startups are taking note of the city’s creative culture and ability to access top companies that call St. Pete home including Jabil, HSN, and Raymond James.
Located to the south of downtown, the St. Pete Innovation District anchors Florida’s High Tech Corridor and is home to one of the largest concentrations of world-class research organizations in the country. Home to higher education, healthcare, business incubation, media institutions and marine science centers, there is a highly connected community focused on innovation in St. Pete.
Innovation thrives here.
St. Pete supports new ventures through a strong community. Startup incubators, coworking spaces, and business meetups create a collaborative framework that sets the tone for a forward-thinking community. St. Pete’s Greenhouse provides startups a launchpad for high growth with an entrepreneurial center and small business consulting support services.
In 2019, St. Pete became one of U.S. Ignite's Smart Gigabit Cities, providing entrepreneurs and local businesses the very best tools to facilitate growth.