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UCF grads turn seaweed into tech at Lake Nona materials lab

By Orlando Connect Automated Desk (AI-assisted) • Published September 27, 2026
UCF grads turn seaweed into tech at Lake Nona materials lab
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Soarce, a startup based in Lake Nona, is transforming natural materials such as seaweed and plant cellulose into high-performance, sustainable alternatives for industries that range from construction to aerospace.

The company was founded by UCF graduates Derek Staltzman and Mason Mincey, who are 30 Under 30 honorees, and it continues to innovate from Lake Nona.

Support from Tavistock's incubator program has helped fuel the company's growth and position Central Florida as a hub for next-generation materials science and advanced manufacturing.


Press release issued by Lake Nona:
https://lakenona.com/coverage/ucf-grads-turn-seaweed-into-tech-at-lake-nona-materials-lab/

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