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Data & Technology

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Data & Technology

Data is used daily in the SPID to deploy information and create technology that better serves the quality of life of a population. From entrepreneurs, to city planners, marine scientists, programmers, analysts and beyond, projects are underway that capture data, synthesize it, communicate it and use the intel to deploy solutions to the community.

Stats

#22
Tampa Bay ranking as best metros for STEM professionals
Top 15
Southeastern markets for broadband speed
Anchors
The Florida High Tech Corridor

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Stories about this Pillar

January 28, 2026
January 30, 2026

Learn about the people and ideas driving innovation across St. Petersburg.

February 27, 2025
March 7, 2025

Lonestar Lunar's aspiration for the world’s first physical data center on the Moon has reached another milestone. Wednesday evening, they were part of the successful launch by Intuitive Machines. This is the second time this Hub tenant had made history.

December 17, 2024
December 18, 2024

The Innovation District and six partners were recently selected to help grow startups that are working on technology/data solutions for the ocean economy. This powerful collaboration is made possible thanks to $13.9 million awarded by the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerators program.

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St. Pete Innovation District, Seniors in Service, St. Pete Innovation District