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The Office of Research and Innovation has established the USF Academy of Inventors to recognize the contributions of scientist-inventors across all disciplines of the USF community. USF’s Academy of Inventors is open to all members of the USF community, including alumni, and affiliates who have received an issued patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office while at USF or not. |
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Bright House Networks awarded the contest an Airtime Grant valued at $15,000. Anna Hopen, the founder of the contest appeared in a public service announcement that aired in more than one million homes. In addition to offering digital cable, high speed Internet and home phone services, Bright House Networks owns and operates two 24-hour local news networks. |
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 Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry generously donated free annual passes to the top ten finalists and free day passes to every participant of the contest. MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology.
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Outback Steakhouse is an Australian steakhouse restaurant. The Company’s strategy is to differentiate its restaurants by emphasizing consistently high-quality food and service, generous portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere suggestive of the Australian Outback. OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida was founded in 1988 by those who believe in hospitality, sharing, quality, being courageous and having fun! OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC is a company of restaurants that owns and operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Roy's Restaurant and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. |
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The Law Office of Smith & Hopen concentrates its practice exclusively on intellectual property matters which include patents, trademarks, copyrights and franchises. Firm members have been recognized as a leading practitioners in the area of high technology intellectual property development. The firm represents a substantial number of Florida universities as well as private corporations throughout the country. |
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LEDnovation is a pioneering product and technology company in the Solid State Lighting market. The company is committed to delivering energy efficient, eco-friendly lighting products through the development and deployment of innovative LED lamps and luminaires. LEDnovation’s technological breakthroughs use a fraction of the energy required to power incandescent bulbs without the use of mercury common in CFL or Compact Fluorescent bulbs. |
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Tampa-based Hallmark Emblems is the leading manufacturer of embroidery and the authorized manufacturer for such prestigious licensors as Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League, Collegiate, and the National Basketball Association. |
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The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) was established by the Legislature in 1996 to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and to help develop the workforce to support those industries in the 21-county service areas of the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of South Florida (USF). In January 2005, the Council welcomed the University of Florida (UF) as a full partner of this unique economic development initiative, merging the strengths of three world-class universities and bringing the number of Corridor counties to 23. |
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From the very beginning, creative thinking and entrepreneurship were at the heart of the Learning Express concept. Store founders saw the need for a store that would offer high quality toys, books, and games for children all the way through their pre-teen years. Learning Express subscribes to the belief that toys should encourage creativity and learning, foster developmental growth, and, of course, be fun. |
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Pure Postcards is a national leader in developing creative and unique direct marketing campaigns for entrepreneurs through Fortune 500 companies. Based in Clearwater, Florida, Pure Postcards has been a supporter of local education in science and innovation from the inception of this invention contest. |
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