# Tampa Bay Wave

> Tampa Bay Wave is a nonprofit technology accelerator that connects early-stage founders with mentors, investors, corporate partners and startup education. Its free, zero-equity sector programs serve companies from the United States and abroad, alongside paid, ongoing CORE support. Wave reported more than 670 supported startups and over $2 billion in collective portfolio fundraising in September 2026.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** Tampa, United States
- **Founders:** Linda Olson (Founder, President and CEO), Allen Clary (Historical co-founder and director of investor relations, identified in 2019 reporting)
- **Products:** CyberTech|X, FinTech|X, HealthTech|X, Tech|X, BlueTech|X
- **Notable:** Reported over $2 billion raised collectively by portfolio companies in September 2026., Reported more than 670 startups supported, 7,600 jobs and 34 exits in September 2026., Reported 45 accelerator programs across six industry sectors by September 2026.

## Products & services

- **CyberTech|X** — Cybersecurity accelerator with specialist mentorship and investor introductions.
- **FinTech|X** — Financial technology accelerator with USF Muma College of Business and the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance.
- **HealthTech|X** — Healthcare accelerator; the 2026 program focuses on behavioral health and addiction across Tampa and Nashville.
- **Tech|X** — Nielsen Foundation-supported accelerator for purpose-driven technology businesses across sectors.
- **BlueTech|X** — Ocean and coastal technology accelerator launched in 2025.
- **CORE Entrepreneur Leadership Program** — Year-long program with two paid membership tiers, fundraising preparation, leadership support and workspace access.
- **DefenseTech|X** — Announced accelerator backed by a $1.38 million EDA award, with USF Institute of Applied Engineering and SOFWERX.

## Achievements

- Reported over $2 billion raised collectively by portfolio companies in September 2026.
- Reported more than 670 startups supported, 7,600 jobs and 34 exits in September 2026.
- Reported 45 accelerator programs across six industry sectors by September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced 13 companies in the 2026 FinTech|X cohort on October 7.
- **2026-09** — Expanded the Florida High Tech Corridor partnership on September 28.
- **2026-09** — Announced portfolio fundraising above $2 billion on September 18.
- **2026-09** — Announced a $1.38 million EDA award for DefenseTech|X on September 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.tampabaywave.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tampa-bay-wave/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tampabayWaVE
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjosy3Dd5ROIlPLh7f2uV8w
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tampabaywave/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TampaBayWave/

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