Innovation Park of Tallahassee unlocks the potential of Florida’s top universities, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to drive North Florida’s high-tech economy. Established by the Leon County Research and Development Authority, the joint university research park fosters industry partnerships, supports startup growth, and attracts private companies that create high-wage jobs and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Innovation Park has become a nexus of discovery with the combined efforts of Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and industry partners like Danfoss Turbocor and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Today, it is home to over 17 buildings, more than 10 organizations, and 13 Centers of Excellence, all contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the region.

Empowering Innovation Through Partnership

Innovation Park stands out due to its unique collaboration between Florida A&M University—ranked #1 among public HBCUs—and Florida State University, a global research leader. This partnership, along with their combined commercialization efforts and almost half-billion combined annual research expenditures, drives innovation far beyond what any institution could achieve alone. Tallahassee State College offers quality post-secondary education, career training, and rounds out the academic institutions involved in Innovation Park. Industry partners play a key role in empowering the park’s success. The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), funded by the NSF and State of Florida, is the world’s largest and most powerful magnet lab. Additionally, Danfoss Turbocor, a pioneer in oil-free centrifugal compressors, has expanded its operations to a 160,000-square-foot application development center and manufacturing plant in the park.

And our connectivity doesn’t stop there: with a new upcoming downtown-to-park road, quick access to Tallahassee Airport and interstates, plus 150,000 sq. ft. of space across two new tech-focused buildings for startup incubation and commercialization, Innovation Park is positioned to drive economic growth for the State of Florida and beyond.