BŪP INNO
A Tampa nonprofit running hackathons and an incubator for founders building in Tampa Bay.
BŪP INNO (BŪP Innovation Corp) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tampa that describes itself as "the nonprofit catalyst for tech and innovation in Tampa Bay — connecting founders, partners, and capital to build companies that stay and scale here." Its stated mission is to "strengthen Tampa Bay's innovation economy by building founder capacity, accelerating venture readiness, and forging partnerships that keep progress local." It runs hackathon-style build weekends alongside a year-round incubator.
What they offer
- BŪP INNO Hackathons — build weekends out of which founding teams form.
- BŪP INNO Incubator — year-round structured support for founders.
- Mentorship access and founder office hours.
- Capital-readiness programming.
- Innovation Weekend, an applied event format for founders and teams.
Who it's for
- Founders and entrepreneurs building in the Tampa Bay region.
- People who want to form a founding team rather than arrive with one.
How to engage
Apply for Innovation Weekend through the site, or get involved as a mentor, volunteer, partner or sponsor. Led by founder and executive director Martika Brianne Jones.