USF Research Foundation

USF Research Foundation

supporting economic development across tampa bay

The University of South Florida supports economic development in the Tampa Bay region and the State of Florida by educating and training students for productive careers, by supporting research and technology transfer, and by providing information and scholarly resources needed by the community.

The USF Research Foundation, Inc., supports this mission and enhances the research activities of USF faculty, staff, and students. Through its programs, the USF Research Foundation, Inc., brings together the strengths of USF and the region to provide a critical interface that stimulates high-tech and biotech industries and creates jobs. The USF Research Foundation, a not-for-profit, direct-support organization (DSO), owns and operates the USF Research Park, a community of science and technology researchers and entrepreneurs. The Research Foundation also supports USF CONNECT and the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) on behalf of the university.

USF Research Park

Located on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida, the USF Research Park covers more than 112 acres at the heart of the USF community. The Research Park brings together world‐class researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs eager to collaborate with a highly-trained, high-tech workforce. Located just minutes from three interstate highways (I‐75, I‐275 and I‐4) and 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport, widely known as one of the best airports in the world, the USF Research Park is positioned perfectly to welcome visitors and partners from near and far.