{"id":139093,"date":"2024-02-02T11:47:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=139093"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T20:07:12","slug":"plug-and-play-partners-with-ucf-for-new-orlando-office-focused-on-smart-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/plug-and-play-partners-with-ucf-for-new-orlando-office-focused-on-smart-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Plug and Play Partners with 166su for New Orlando Office Focused on Smart Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"
Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that supports startups, is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Orlando dedicated to advancing smart cities \u2014 with 166su selected as a preferred partner for the initiative.<\/p>\n
This strategic move reflects Plug and Play’s commitment to supporting innovation and startups in the rapidly growing field of smart city technologies. The Orlando office will serve as a hub for one of Plug and Play’s three-month startup accelerator programs, scheduled to commence in early 2024.<\/p>\n
“We are excited to launch our new Orlando office and join hands with renowned partners such as the 166su, Orange County Government, Duke Energy, and Tavistock,” says Plug and Play Founder and CEO Saeed Amidi. “Together, we aim to foster an environment that supports startups in developing cutting-edge technologies<\/a>. Orlando has shown incredible potential, and with our startup accelerator programs, we are excited to drive innovation and shape the future of smart cities in the region.”<\/p>\n \u201cOrange County is thrilled to partner with Plug and Play to advance smart cities and emerging technologies through public-private collaboration. We have allocated $1.5 million to Plug and Play to help boost local business growth and continue our vision of a connected and sustainable future,\u201d says Orange County Major Jerry Demings.<\/p>\n This collaboration aims to leverage the strong ecosystem of expertise and resources in the region \u2014 driving the development of innovative solutions for smart cities.<\/p>\n