Innovate Orlando

Innovate Orlando šŸš€ Orlando’s Tech & Innovation Hub
šŸ¤ Connecting People • Driving Innovation • Shaping the Future
🌐 Learn More & Be Part of Orlando’s Tech Movement!

02/19/2026

We did it Orlando. The Orlando Tech Summit & Community Awards is officially SOLD OUT! This was possible thanks to all of our fantastic sponsors.

02/13/2026

$170M Central Florida tech wins this week but founders pitching Coastal VCs? That’s the gap.

Defense jobs landing (LightPath $9.6M), Artemis $160M moonshot, Andor national AI... yet local capital MIA.

Full breakdown + Orlando Tech Summit fix (Feb 20, Loyal Pyczynski + Ken Hall).

Tickets: innovateorlando.io
Raising?

Tag your investor/co-founderšŸ‘‡

02/06/2026

šŸ› ļøThis week was a masterclass in Orlando’s ā€˜Simulation-Native’ DNA:

šŸ›”ļø SimSpace officially relocates global HQ from Boston to Orlando.

⚔ Siemens Energy commits $131M to manufacturing between Tampa & Orlando

We aren’t building hype, we’re building infrastructure. But the work isn’t done. We need to turn these headlines into long-term staying power.

šŸ—“ļø Feb 20 | Dr. Phillips Center
šŸ”— Register: Link in Bio

01/30/2026

We don’t fund vaporware. We deploy on Tuesday.Ā 

This week in Central Florida:
→ SpaceX stacked multiple missions from Cape CanaveralĀ 
→ Kore.ai (Orlando-headquartered, Raj Koneru) secured growth funding for agentic enterprise AIĀ 
→ Biller Genie opened 14,000 sq ft HQ financed by positive cash flow + triple-digit growth (Forbes covered it)Ā 
→ KPMG, Orlando VA deployed AI across consulting and healthcareĀ 
→ LightPath’s BlackDiamondā„¢ glass now powers defense sensors, space platforms, autonomous vehicles

Check out this week’s Innovate Orlando weekly newsletter, link in bio.

01/23/2026

The ā€œSilicon Valleyā€ playbook is broken here. šŸ—ļøšŸš€

We stopped trying to be a ā€œStartup Hubā€ years ago. We realized we’re something scarier: A Supply Chain.

If you look at the news this week, from assembling the largest rocket in history to raising a $22M Series B, the pattern is clear.

We don’t have a ā€œTech Sectorā€ and a ā€œTourism Sector.ā€ We have a single, massive talent pool.

The code you write for a defense simulation today trains you to build the theme park ride of tomorrow.

Same engineer. Same tech stack. Different storytelling.

THE BUILD | Weekly Briefing 001
āœ… SpaceX Starship Infrastructure
āœ… UCF ā€œChameleonā€ Materials
āœ… Biller Genie Series B ($22M)

šŸ‘‡ Question for the locals: What’s the weirdest ā€œOrlando Jumpā€ you’ve made in your career? Did you go Defense to Gaming? Sim to SaaS? Tell me below. I want to prove a point.

šŸ”— Read the full briefing Get Summit

šŸŽŸļø Get Summit Tickets: Link in Bio.

Orlando is globally recognized, but often misunderstood. šŸŒāœØBehind the theme parks and sunshine is a thriving ecosystem o...
10/07/2025

Orlando is globally recognized, but often misunderstood. šŸŒāœØ

Behind the theme parks and sunshine is a thriving ecosystem of innovators, creators, and change-makers redefining what the future looks likešŸ’”

At Innovate Orlando, we’re telling that story and we invite brands who believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and community growth to be part of it.

šŸ¤ Partner with us
šŸ“ˆ Amplify your brand
šŸŒ† Help shape the real narrative of Orlando

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your brand can fuel the movement that’s transforming the heart of Florida.

Orlando tech community, another week means new can’t-miss events!šŸš€šŸ—“ļøFrom networking events to XR & AI, there’s something...
10/06/2025

Orlando tech community, another week means new can’t-miss events!šŸš€šŸ—“ļø

From networking events to XR & AI, there’s something for everyone looking to grow, connect, and be inspired in Central Florida’s tech scene. 🌐

Check out this post to see what’s happening October 7-12 ā¬‡ļø

Tag a friend you’re bringing along ✨

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Looking for things to do in Orlando this week? We’ve got you covered with these tech events happening around the city!šŸ‘‡S...
09/29/2025

Looking for things to do in Orlando this week? We’ve got you covered with these tech events happening around the city!šŸ‘‡

Swipe through to see what’s happening this week!

Share to a friend & make plans!

And follow to learn more about Orlando’s tech hub šŸš€

šŸš€ Ready to turn your insight into ignition? šŸ”„Join us for Insight to Ignite, the official pre-event for Techstars Startup...
09/29/2025

šŸš€ Ready to turn your insight into ignition? šŸ”„
Join us for Insight to Ignite, the official pre-event for Techstars Startup Weekend Orlando (SWORL)!

✨ What you’ll get:

āœ… Real stories from Startup Weekend alumni who launched thriving businesses
āœ… Guidance from Orlando’s top innovators & mentors
āœ… Actionable strategies to fuel YOUR entrepreneurial goals

šŸ“… Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept 30
šŸ•” 6:30 PM
šŸ“ Industrious | 201 S. Orange Ave

This is your chance to connect, learn, and level up your startup journey with Orlando’s most driven founders and changemakersšŸ’”

āž”ļø Save this post, tag your startup crew, and get ready to ignite your ideas!

Wondering what to do in Orlando this week? We’ve got you covered! There’s so many events happening around the city this ...
09/22/2025

Wondering what to do in Orlando this week? We’ve got you covered! There’s so many events happening around the city this week that you won’t want to miss!šŸ‘‡

Swipe through to see what’s happening September 22-28!

✨ Free, in-person & virtual events
✨ Competitions, Mixers, & more!
✨ Great for networking, learning & fun

Share with a friend you want to go with & sign up!

And follow to learn more about Orlando’s tech & innovation scene! šŸš€

Today, as we reflect on the events of September 11, we honor the resilient spirit that unites us as a community, a spiri...
09/11/2025

Today, as we reflect on the events of September 11, we honor the resilient spirit that unites us as a community, a spirit that we see in every innovator who builds and creates here in Orlando.

Check out this week's lineup! [Link in bio]

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