Miami-Dade Office of Innovation & Economic Development

The Miami-Dade Office of Innovation & Economic Development (MDIA) was founded in 2023 as a collaboration between Miami-Dade County and key technology leaders. Its mission is to bridge gaps between private innovators and the public sector to fast-track the procurement of technology and innovation solutions that improve quality of life in cities. MDIA focuses on identifying public challenges and investing in solutions across several priority areas, including health, housing, risk and resilience, mobility, and digital services. The organization supports early-to-growth stage companies through equity investments and facilitates product and technology testing and validation with local institutions and government.

MDIA provides value to portfolio companies by facilitating pilot programs with local government and institutions, offering a structured approach to testing and validating innovative solutions in real-world settings. The organization also connects startups with resources and networks within the Miami-Dade economic ecosystem.