The Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, Inc.  (“MDIA”) is a nonprofit that works to strengthen the relationship between institutions, including local government, and technology companies with innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade county residents.  Founded as an outcome of a collaboration with Miami-Dade County and key technology leaders, MDIA launched in 2023 with an equal match of private, public and philanthropic funding from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Citadel Founder and CEO, Ken Griffin, and Miami-Dade County.

We de-risk capital investments as well as accelerate the discovery and commercialization of technologies through our Public Innovation Challenge Program, which connects private innovators to the public sector through strategic investments and a test-and-validate process designed to help companies successfully deliver market-ready solutions along with accompanying jobs in Miami-Dade County.  Our mission is to scale innovative solutions for people most affected by critical public challenges, improve economic and social outcomes, and make Miami-Dade County a world-class capital for high growth technology companies.

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Miami-Dade Innovation Authority

Leigh - Ann A. Buchanan

Francesca de Quesada Covey

Kyle Maharlika - Roper

Nicole Sedlack

Alina Ruta

Melissa Krinzman

Connie Lewin

The Leadership Team at the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction, fostering collaborations between technology innovators and local government, and overseeing the execution of key programs like the Public Innovation Challenge. They ensure that MDIA fulfills its mission to scale innovative solutions, improve economic and social outcomes, and position Miami-Dade County as a leading hub for high-growth technology companies.

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