The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) has welcomed three new start-ups who will diversify the portfolio of high-technology bio-life science companies in the incubator. Each of them are led by innovative founders, who have acquired extensive experience in their respective fields. The three new resident companies will provide key solutions to critical global issues starting right here in the Tampa Bay ecosystem.

Beneficial Blends, LLC

Beneficial Blends is a turn-key manufacturer of food, beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, aromatherapy and CBD. With top certifications in every category, the company is one of the industry-leading, fastest growing ingestible oil company in the United States. Beneficial Blends’ services include private label, co-pack, re-pack, bulk and consulting. The company has two retail-ready brands: Chillax’n™ CBD and Kelapo® cooking oils and ghee. Beneficial Blends has earned many accolades for excellence in manufacturing and sustained revenue growth, breaking the 500 mark on the INC5000 list and being recognized as Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies.

Clyra Medical Technologies is a healthcare company that develops and commercializes products designed to safely prevent and treat wound and skin infections while reducing the need for antibiotics. Clyra Medical Technologies works with leaders in the wound care market, as well as in other medical and healthcare areas.

Detect-Ion develops next generation CBRNE sensors for a broad range of applications including, but not limited to, environmental monitoring, biomedical/health sciences, warfighter protection, situational awareness, and national defense/security. The key inspirations behind Detect-Ion is to stay agile, responsive and cost-effective to address the needs of our primary stakeholders, US defense and intelligence community.

“I am motivated by the scale of the potential impact that an entrepreneurial science and technology (S&T) startup, such as Detect-Ion, can deliver which otherwise can be somewhat challenging to achieve in a typical corporate world. A partnership with TBTI will help us leverage its innovative ecosystem and drive strategic collaborations at USF and beyond.” Ashish Chaudhary, CEO of Detect-Ion

About TBTI:

TBTI acts as a catalyst for economic development by supporting founders in the commercialization of their advanced technologies. Founded in 2001, the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) is a university-driven community partnership providing critical services & resources to over 60 early-stage companies in the past year.

Companies that are technology based and innovation focused are eligible to apply for admission to the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) program.

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TBTI Welcomes 3 New Tech Start-ups

Beneficial Blends, LLC

Clyra Medical Technologies

Detect-Ion, LLC

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