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The BOT committee presented the Muma College of Business’s proposal for a bachelor’s degree in fintech, or financial technology, to be implemented this fall. The master’s fintech program was introduced in fall 2025.
March 11, 2026Research and Innovation

USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce - USF News
USF’s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay’s growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies.
March 3, 2026Business News
Fintech and crypto companies, including platforms operating in the crypto entertainment space, decentralized finance, stablecoin infrastructure and blockchain payments, now represent a fast-expanding piece of the regional economy.
February 27, 2026Research and Innovation
The pitch event was part of the fourth FinTech|X Accelerator program, a partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave, that assists high-potential startups through mentoring, pitch coaching and investor introductions.
September 29, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. It is designed to help startups accelerate growth, attract investment and scale innovative solutions that are reshaping the future of finance.
August 18, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. It is designed to help startups accelerate growth, attract investment and scale innovative solutions that are reshaping the future of finance.
August 18, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. It is designed to help startups accelerate growth, attract investment and scale innovative solutions that are reshaping the future of finance.
August 18, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. It is designed to help startups accelerate growth, attract investment and scale innovative solutions that are reshaping the future of finance.
August 18, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, the accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. It is designed to help startups accelerate growth, attract investment and scale innovative solutions that are reshaping the future of finance.
August 18, 2025Business News
Now in its fourth year, alumni companies have raised over $300 million in funding and generated over $60 million in revenue. Notable graduates include New York-based Paperstack, Atlanta-based Viva Finance and St. Louis-based Ascent.
August 14, 2025Entrepreneurship

USF and Tampa Bay Wave launch 2025 FinTech|X Accelerator cohort
Now in its fourth year, the FinTech|X Accelerator has become a premier launchpad for high-potential, early-stage fintech companies. The 2025 cohort kicked off on Aug. 4 with 12 companies.
August 14, 2025Business News
The 2025 cohort will bring together a group of startups worldwide. Since its inception, the program's alumni have raised more than $300 million in funding and generated over $60 million in revenue.
August 1, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship