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The South Florida Venture Tech Chronicle Blog goes beyond the headlines.
Here, founders, investors, and industry experts share their perspectives on emerging technologies, investment strategies, and the challenges shaping our innovation ecosystem.
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Palm Beach-based Ondas Expands Global Defense Capabilities with Rotron Aerospace Acquisition
Ondas continues to expand its global defense capabilities with the acquisition of Rotron Aerospace, a UK-based developer of advanced unmanned aircraft and propulsion systems. This move strengthens NATO partnerships while reinforcing South Florida’s growing role in autonomous defense and aerospace innovation.
Why the Miami–Palm Beach Corridor Could Be an Early eVTOL Launch Market
South Florida’s Miami–Palm Beach corridor is emerging as a prime candidate for early eVTOL air taxi networks. With short city-to-city distances, dense aviation infrastructure, and real estate developers driving vertiport integration, the region could become the first large-scale testbed for electric urban air mobility in the U.S.
From Boston to West Palm Beach: Ondas Relocates Headquarters, Strengthening South Florida’s Defense Tech Future
From Boston to West Palm Beach, defense technology leader Ondas has relocated its headquarters—marking another milestone in South Florida’s rise as a hub for robotics, autonomous systems, and advanced defense innovation. Learn how this move strengthens Palm Beach County and the region’s growing technology ecosystem.
Top 4 eVTOL Companies in South Florida to Watch
Electric air taxis are closer than you think.
South Florida is quickly becoming a launchpad for advanced air mobility, with companies developing aircraft, vertiports, and regional networks connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.
From local startup Doroni Aerospace to global players like Archer Aviation, here are four eVTOL companies helping shape the future of transportation in the region.
Proposed Florida ‘AI Bill of Rights’ Seeks to Balance Innovation With Consumer Protection
Florida is moving toward an AI Bill of Rights that could reshape how artificial intelligence is built and used across the state.
From data privacy and deepfake protections to AI transparency and child safety, the legislation aims to balance innovation with consumer protection while attracting AI infrastructure investment.
Here’s what startups, investors, and tech companies need to know.
Record-Breaking Attendance and Global Voices Define WOW 2026 CyberCup Conference
South Florida’s cybersecurity community gathered in record numbers at the 19th annual WOW CyberCup Conference! From national and international speakers to the first-ever CISO Breakfast, a quantum cybersecurity panel, and an elevated after-party, WOW 2026 showcased the region as a hub for innovation, global collaboration, and cyber leadership.
Crypto in the Country Club: How Digital Assets Are (and Aren’t) Accepted in Palm Beach
Palm Beach may look traditional—six-figure initiation fees, strict dress codes, and invoices paid by check or wire—but behind the gates, it’s one of the fastest-growing millionaire hubs in the U.S., with much of that wealth tied to bitcoin and other digital assets. Crypto funds real estate, philanthropy, and private investments across South Florida, yet at country clubs like The Breakers, Trump International Golf Club, and PGA National Members Club, dues still run through traditional banking rails. This piece explores why—covering tax rules, compliance pressures, volatility, and cultural factors—that keep digital assets one step removed from the pro shop.
New World Angels Launches Space & Defense Ventures Group, Makes First Flagship Investment in Seagate Space
Boca Raton-based New World Angels launches its Space & Defense Ventures Group and makes its first flagship investment in Seagate Space, strengthening Florida’s aerospace and defense innovation ecosystem.
AMPERA Establishes Global Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Bringing Next-Generation Nuclear Energy Innovation to South Florida
AMPERA has established its global headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, creating a major hub for next-generation micro-nuclear reactor R&D, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy innovation in South Florida.
Palm Beach State College Secures $2 Million Federal Funding for Quantum Innovation Center
Palm Beach State College has secured more than $2 million in federal funding to launch a Quantum Innovation Center, advancing workforce training, research, and emerging technology commercialization in Palm Beach County.
New Women’s League Puts South Florida at the Center of Golf Innovation
WTGL, a new women’s indoor golf league backed by TMRW Sports and the LPGA, will debut at Palm Beach State College’s SoFi Center—positioning South Florida at the forefront of sports-tech innovation.
Boca Raton Hits 300+ Miles with MiCa: A Forward-Thinking Look at Microtransit
Boca Raton’s first fare-free autonomous shuttle, MiCa, has logged over 300 miles in daily operations, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable microtransit. A partnership between Guident, Circuit, and Auve Tech is helping the city redefine urban mobility while supporting a growing South Florida community.
D-Wave’s Quantum Leap to Boca Raton: A New Era for Innovation in South Florida
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will relocate its global headquarters from Palo Alto to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, marking a major milestone for South Florida’s technology ecosystem. Supported by a $20 million investment from Florida Atlantic University to install an Advantage2 quantum computer, the move positions Palm Beach County as an emerging national hub for quantum research, workforce development and advanced technology innovation.
Lupin to Invest $250 Million in New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Coral Springs
Global pharmaceutical company Lupin Limited is investing $250 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coral Springs, Florida. The new 70,000-square-foot site will produce over 25 critical respiratory medicines, including life-saving albuterol inhalers, and is expected to create more than 200 skilled jobs by 2030. This expansion strengthens domestic drug manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and South Florida’s position as a hub for life sciences innovation.
FAU’s $20M Investment Makes It Florida’s First Quantum Computing University
Florida Atlantic University is making history with a $20M investment to bring Florida’s first onsite quantum computer to campus through a partnership with D-Wave Quantum. From advanced research and workforce development to statewide collaboration across higher education, this milestone positions FAU, and Palm Beach County, at the forefront of the quantum era.
Levatas: The Florida Startup Teaching Robots How to See
From West Palm Beach to the front lines of industrial innovation, Levatas is redefining AI by powering autonomous inspections with cognitive intelligence—making dangerous, labor-intensive jobs safer and smarter. Here’s what entrepreneurs can learn from a South Florida startup that built real AI long before it was trendy.
Bridging Biosciences and Technology: Florida Atlantic University To Host 2nd Annual CMBB BioTech Bridge Hackathon
Florida Atlantic University’s CMBB BioTech Bridge Hackathon, taking place January 30–February 1, 2026, brings together students, researchers, and industry mentors to collaborate at the intersection of biosciences and technology. Hosted at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, the event fosters interdisciplinary innovation, strengthens academic partnerships with Palm Beach State College, and supports the growth of Florida’s biotechnology and health technology ecosystem.
How Ascenta Capital’s $325M Fund Is Poised to Transform Palm Beach’s Biotech Future
Ascenta Capital’s $325M biotech fund is accelerating Palm Beach County’s rise as a national life sciences hub—bringing growth-stage capital, elite investors, and the scale startups need to stay and grow locally.
PayOnward: A Palm Beach Fintech Startup Modernizing Community Banking in the U.S.
PayOnward is a Boca Raton fintech modernizing community banks and credit unions with cloud-native payments, instant transfers, and scalable infrastructure—helping local institutions compete without losing their community-first identity.
Broward County's Bold Bet on Immersive Learning
Broward County is redefining education with immersive learning. A $5.1M investment in VR and AR is boosting math scores, closing equity gaps, and preparing students for South Florida’s growing tech economy.