USF CONNECT Leases Tampa Bay Technology Incubator

Reported Sep 14, 2026 · Source: St Pete Catalyst

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Deal details

Tenant
USF CONNECT (University of South Florida)
Landlord
Not disclosed
Price
$5.5M (lease renewal value)
Size
Not disclosed
Asset class
Office
Transaction
Lease
Sub-market
Tampa & Hillsborough County
Metro
Tampa Bay
Reported date
Sep 14, 2026

Summary

USF CONNECT, a University of South Florida business and economic initiative that helps tech startups scale, will remain at the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator for another five years. The roughly $5.5 million lease renewal covers the incubator's existing space and expansion, according to director Shannon Pastizzo. Landlord: Not disclosed. Size: Not disclosed.

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Source: St Pete Catalyst

Read the full report at St Pete Catalyst. What the article says:

  • Deal / Tenant
    USF CONNECT, a University of South Florida business and economic initiative that helps tech startups scale, will remain at the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator for another five years, maintaining space that its director says distinguishes the program from other organizations.
  • Deal
    The company joined the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator in 2020 to develop psychedelic-inspired treatments for neurological and mental health disorders.
  • Price
    The roughly $5.5 million lease renewal covers the incubator’s existing space and expansion, according to director Shannon Pastizzo.

Article date: 2026-09-14T22:18:12+00:00

Quick answers

Who leased Tampa Bay Technology Incubator?
USF CONNECT leased space at Tampa Bay Technology Incubator in Tampa & Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay, according to St Pete Catalyst.
When was this lease reported?
Reported Sep 14, 2026 by St Pete Catalyst.

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