Founders wanted for business accelerator program

Catchy elevator pitches used to be all the rage in the world of tech startups, but a local business accelerator and co-working space wants to help entrepreneurs get back to basics and position them for long-term, sustained success — not just quick investment — built on a strong business model. 

Based in downtown St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay Innovation Center has opened the application process for its next accelerator program, funded by the city of St. Petersburg, Florida Blue, Pinellas County, the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, PitchLyst and Seedfunders.