BlueTech|X Accelerator 2025

Florida's #1 Accelerator delivering world-class programming. Non-dilutive, no equity taken, accepting companies globally

Florida's #1 Accelerator delivering world-class programming. Non-dilutive, no equity taken, accepting companies globally

About this Program

The BlueTech|X Accelerator is a tech business accelerator exclusively for pre-Series A startups with dual-use technologies that have applicability in the blue economy space, including AI/machine learning, autonomous systems, advanced materials, sensors and IoT, data analytics, communications, cybersecurity, energy storage, robotics, and other technologies that can serve both commercial and defense markets while addressing ocean and coastal challenges.

BlueTech|X is the latest tech business accelerator launched by Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally-recognized nonprofit, in partnership with the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Innovation District, Seaworthy Collective, Braid Theory, Ocean Exchange, World Ocean Council, and more.

Over the course of the 6 week program, there will be intensive blocks of on-site programming over 4 days per month focused on topics that are pertinent for founders. Selected companies are not required to relocate for the duration of the program but must plan for on-site participation in Tampa during each of the 2 blocks of programming.

Outside of these intensive blocks, startups will be able to leverage the Wave's 250+ strong mentor network, the Wave team, and the greater Wave community of startups and other business leaders with mentoring, peer support, strategic introductions, and more. Alumni companies have leveraged the Wave in multiple ways, including (but not limited to):

Founder relations - Investor preparation/introductions - Customer preparation/introductions - Regulatory/compliance issues - HR/Legal/Accounting issues - Marketing/Messaging streamlining - CEO coaching.

Tampa Bay Wave is the only GAN-accredited accelerator program in the State of Florida. Thus, selected companies will also have the benefit of becoming a member of the Global Accelerator Network which includes $100,000+ worth of discounts and other perks.