# Social Innovation Campuses The LAB Miami Is Bringing Startup Culture to Southern Florida By Rebecca Byers | Published 2013-04-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-miami References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/annefield/2013/03/23/the-lab-miami-turning-south-florida-into-the-next-startup-hub/) & [thelabmiami](http://thelabmiami.com/) Located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, Florida, the LAB Miami is a [social and tech innovation campus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus) currently accepting applications for its founding class. The facilities are impressive: a 10,000 square foot location that serves a dual-purpose as part co-working space with an in-house community of angels and venture investors, and part education center that will host classes, workshops, and special events. A nice touch is that the campus hosts a farmer's market on Saturdays. So far, the LAB Miami has 70 members representing 54 companies, and membership is currently open to a mix of tech startups and designers to nonprofits and academics. **Contact Information** The LAB Miami [website](http://thelabmiami.com/) The LAB Miami on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/LABMiami) The LAB Miami on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/thelabmiami) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Innovation Campuses:** Co-working spaces that also serve as innovation centers and educational hubs are providing valuable resources to startup communities across the world. - **Startup Communities:** The rise of innovation campuses is leading to greater collaboration and interconnectedness among startups and investors, which can fuel the growth of entire innovation communities. - **Diversified Membership:** Innovation campuses with diverse membership can lead to more multidisciplinary teams, which can enhance problem-solving and lead to more comprehensive solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Co-working Spaces:** Co-working spaces that expand their offerings to include funding opportunities and educational resources can attract a wider range of tenants and create a more dynamic community. - **Higher Education:** By partnering with innovation campuses, universities can better prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, and can also take advantage of the resources offered by these communities. - **Nonprofits:** Nonprofits that share the same innovation campus as startups and investors can forge fruitful partnerships that enhance their ability to create meaningful social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Miami Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadis.md) - [Indie Hacker Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starters-lab.md) - [Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-collective.md) - [AI Launch Pad Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-launch-pad.md) - [Social Media Creator Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-labs.md) - [Career Education Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-career-lab.md) - [Interactive Video Mapping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-mapping-experience.md) - [Collaborative Digital Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampd-ventures-inc.md) - [Technology-Fusing Laboratory Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-lab.md)