By: Dyllan Furness, Director of Communications
Tampa Bay has long been a hub for marine science, and is set to strengthen its role as a leader in the ocean economy.
USF and six organizations from across the country, including several in Tampa Bay, have been selected for a $13.9 million grant from the to tackle critical challenges impacting our ocean, coastal communities, and economy through an innovative accelerator program.
Called The Continuum, the program led by Tampa Bay Wave and SeaWorthy Collective is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts, and stimulate economic growth. Other participating organizations include , , , and .
鈥淭he Continuum represents a pivotal moment for BlueTech innovation, bringing together a network of visionaries to tackle some of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time,鈥� said Sylvia Thomas, senior vice president for Research & Innovation at USF. 鈥淭his is a bold step forward in addressing ocean resilience and innovation through this transformative collaboration.鈥�
IMAGE ABOVE: Professor Steve Murawski from the College of Marine Science will spearhead USF involvement in the program.