TechTracks with IGNITE Tallahassee and Danfoss Turbocor®

Name: TechTracks with IGNITE Tallahassee and Danfoss Turbocor®
Start: 2025-11-13T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-13T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 1729 W Paul Dirac Dr

Schedule

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

1729 W Paul Dirac Dr | Tallahassee, FL

Peak behind the scenes at Tallahassee’s innovation ecosystem—from early-stage tech development to int'l advanced compressor manufacturing.
About this Event

See the impact of Innovation Park in action!

Ever want to know about what's happening over at Innovation Park? Wonder how companies are developing groundbreaking products right here in Tallahassee?

Hosted by the Innovation Park of Tallahassee, hear how industry partners and entrepreneur support systems grow a local innovation ecosystem. Learn about the needs of technology companies and how groundbreaking products come to market, then walk through two Innovation Park facilities that make it happen!

Start at the heart of invention—where early-stage ideas take root in lab spaces and are nurtured through incubator programs like . Then, step into the world of advanced manufacturing with a behind-the-scenes look at , a leading compressor technology corporation, and hear how their products evolve from concept to market. Attendees will gain a rare glimpse into how innovation grows beyond the lab into multinational operations.

In addition to walking through IGNITE and Danfoss facilities, event participants will walk approximately 3-5 minutes from IGNITE Tallahassee to the Danfoss Turbocor® production facility. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for your mobility accordingly.

What Do Technology Startups Need to Succeed?

Speaker: Alissa Martinez Costabile, MBA - Program Director

About IGNITE Tallahassee

IGNITE Tallahassee is a startup incubator that supports high-tech ventures in deep technology areas like engineering, computing, life sciences, biotechnology, and more. From state-of-the-art facilities and expert mentorship to commercialization support and investor access, and a vibrant community of clients, the program empowers founders to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions with meaningful impact.
What Do Technology Startups Need to Succeed? No Sweat: How To Make the World's First Oil-Free, Magnetic Bearing Compressor

Speaker: Kyle Fields, MBA - Key Account Manager

About Danfoss Turbocor® Production Facility

Danfoss is the leading manufacturer of oil free compressors and is the pioneer of the Danfoss Turbocor® compressor - the world’s first oil-free magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry. Produced in a new, impressive 145,000 sqft facility in Innovation Park, Danfoss Turbocor® will walk through the journey of Turbocor while participants have the opportunity to walk through the production facility.
About Innovation Park

Innovation Park of Tallahassee is North Florida's premier research and development park. Championed by Leon County R&D Authority, Innovation Park's mission is to foster the startup, growth, and attraction of private companies that create high-wage jobs and contribute to our region’s innovation ecosystem. LCRDA promotes scientific research and development activities, foster economic development, and broaden the economic base of Leon County by working in affiliation with local, state, and federal government, industry partners like Danfoss, and Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College.

Please notify IGNITE-FSU, 1729 West Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310, or email , a minimum of five (5) working days in advance if an accommodation for a disability is required.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
What Do Technology Startups Need to Succeed?
Host: IGNITE Tallahassee

Info: Learn how early-stage innovators and researchers develop risky breakthrough technologies and launching scalable ventures. Tour to follow. (Speaker: Alissa M. Costabile)

🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Walk from IGNITE Tallahassee to Danfoss Turbocor®
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
No Sweat: How To Make the World's First Oil-Free, Magnetic Bearing Compressor
Host: Danfoss Turbocor®

Info: Hear the story of Danfoss Turbocor®—from concept to commercialization—and how the world's first oil-free magnetic bearing compressor is built and brought to market. Tour to follow. (Speaker: Kyle Fields)