ľƵ Research Foundation
ľƵ 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 ľƵ Research Foundation, Inc., supports this mission and enhances the research activities of ľƵ faculty, staff, and students. Through its programs, the ľƵ Research Foundation, Inc., brings together the strengths of ľƵ and the region to provide a critical interface that stimulates high-tech and biotech industries and creates jobs. The ľƵ Research Foundation, a not-for-profit, direct-support organization (DSO), owns and operates the ľƵ Research Park, a community of science and technology researchers and entrepreneurs. The Research Foundation also supports ľƵ CONNECT and the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) on behalf of the university.
ľƵ Research Park
Located adjacent to the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida, the ľƵ Research Park covers more than 112 acres at the heart of the ľƵ 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 ľƵ Research Park is positioned perfectly to welcome visitors and partners from near and far.
Meet the ľƵ Research Foundation Board of Directors
View the slideshow (photos and biographies) of the members of the ľƵ Research Foundation Board of Directors. See the Governing Board of Directors and Committee roster (PDF):