A business incubator is a facility designed to help businesses become established and profitable during their start-up phase which is usually one to three years. They do this by providing shared premises, business advice and services, mentoring, and networking. The following incubators are available in our region:

Star Technology Enterprise Center STAR TEC services include affordable lease terms, shared equipment and meeting space, access to financial markets, administrative services and access to business professionals within the Tampa Bay region   Website: http://www.startecflorida.com/ Contact    Tonya Clark  ( Email ) Title:  Executive Director Phone: 727 549 6435 Fax:  727 549 6492   Street Address 7887 Bryan Dairy Road, Suite 220 Largo, FL 37777

Startup Florida Promotes the creation and acceleration of technology businesses by providing capital, mentoring and a supportive community for entrepreneurs   Website: http://www.startupflorida.com/ Contact    Dan Miller  ( Email ) Title:  Partner Phone: 941 556 0385   Street Address 1605 Main St Sarasota, FL 34236

Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Provides a single point of contact for businesses and entrepreneurs to access resources necessary for success: intellectual property, management expertise, capital partners and support services   Website: http://www.research.usf.edu/incubator/incubator.htm Contact    Wayne Brass  ( Email ) Title:  Director Phone: 813 974 7815 Fax:  813 974 8490   Street Address 4202 E. Fowler Ave, FAO 126 Tampa, FL 33620