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SYP's wearable sensors attach to the bottom of reusable water bottles. The student-founded startup is building a hydration-tracking platform that blends its wearable bottle technology with real-time analytics.

December 10, 2025Entrepreneurship

A sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship, Connor Lynch died in an e-scooter accident in 2024. His mother, Michelle Lynch, is keeping her son's spirit alive by establishing the Connor Lynch Legacy Scholarship to support entrepreneurial students like Connor.

December 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

Princeton Review ranks USF among top schools for entrepreneurship in 2026

The Princeton Review has released its 2026 rankings of top schools for entrepreneurship studies, with USF’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program making one of the largest jumps on this year’s list.

November 17, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur speaks at ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg about startup journey

Becca Brown, CEO of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center and co-founder of Solemates, shared that authenticity is always going to rule supreme when building a business.

November 13, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events

Don’t wait for perfect: A ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ student’s advice on pitching big ideas

ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.

October 27, 2025Entrepreneurship, Spotlights

From gummy gains to startup success: ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students power up with HUSTLE

What do pre-workout gummies, shoe charms and investor pitch rooms have in common? A select group of ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students found out firsthand through a high-impact program designed to turn bold ideas into real businesses.

October 22, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center - USF News

Collaborating with the ARK Innovation Center will create a new avenue for startups and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with the university’s research and innovation expertise as well as its talent pipeline.

October 15, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Research and Innovation

Florida SBDC at USF plays key role in new Tampa Entrepreneur Support Hub

The Florida SBDC at USF will deliver one-on-one technical assistance to microenterprise entrepreneurs, as well as scale-up services for small businesses through its Growth Acceleration program.

October 9, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship

Surf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brand

Don Phillips, founder of Woodie's Wash Shack, is known for transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Learn how his retro, surfer-themed car washes became one of the highest rated businesses in the region.

October 6, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events

The initiative connects high school students with national and local businesses. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with the business community.

October 3, 2025Entrepreneurship

Twin founders of $100M brand to share the journey from hustle to high impact

Twin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.

September 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events

Roy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the Year

The honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shownÌý exemplary passion for helping ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.

September 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards