Keiretsu Forum-MST deepens Southeast investor reach with Jacksonville showcase

Keiretsu Forum-MST is partnering with Silicon Beach Development for a Sept. 17 innovation showcase in Jacksonville aimed at linking early-stage investors with Northeast Florida startups. The event underscores growing interest in the region’s innovation ecosystem and gives accredited investors access to four portfolio companies and broader commercialization programming.

Why it matters: - Keiretsu Forum-MST is using the Jacksonville event to expand its Southeast presence and connect its investor network with Northeast Florida founders. - The showcase is designed to strengthen ties between early-stage capital, commercialization partners and the region’s startup ecosystem. - Northeast Florida companies gain a pathway to national investor relationships and strategic partners through the program.

What happened: - Keiretsu Forum-MST partnered with Silicon Beach Development for the 2026 Innovation Showcase & Investor Forum on Sept. 17 in Jacksonville. - The event is presented with the University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business. - The program will be held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center on the UNF campus at 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. - Accredited investors, founders, venture capitalists, corporate innovation leaders and other ecosystem participants are invited. - Investor registration is available through the event page.

The details: - Keiretsu Forum-MST will present four portfolio companies at the showcase. - The companies span medical technology, therapeutic devices and applied science. - CORIT Medical is developing a surgical instrument for nasal turbinate reduction. - Resonate Devices is advancing wearable vibration therapy, including its VibeForward platform, as the company moves from clinical development toward regulatory and commercial execution. - ReliOx Corporation, based in Jacksonville, has developed a patented, on-demand aqueous chlorine dioxide platform for commercial, veterinary, medical and defense markets. - Trace Orthopedics is developing a patented minimally invasive Tendon Fastener for partial tendon tears that fall between conservative treatment and traditional surgery. - The event will also include company presentations, emerging technology demonstrations, industry speakers and direct interaction among founders, investors and strategic partners. - Keiretsu Forum-MST company leaders and technologies will be available for demonstrations and media interviews during the event.

Between the lines: - Howard Lubert said strong early-stage markets form when good ideas, experienced investors and strategic resources are connected. - Jason Engelhardt said the showcase is intended to help emerging Northeast Florida companies build relationships with investors and partners that can support the next stage of growth. - The focus on four screened portfolio companies signals that the event is meant to showcase Keiretsu Forum-MST’s diligence process, not just host a networking session. - Jacksonville’s role as the venue reflects growing confidence in the city and broader Northeast Florida innovation pipeline.

What's next: - Accredited investors from across the Southeast, and investors able to travel to Jacksonville, can attend the Sept. 17 forum. - Keiretsu Forum-MST and Silicon Beach will use the event to build follow-on connections between founders, investors and strategic partners. - The participating companies will use the showcase to demonstrate technologies and pursue funding, partnerships and market access.

The bottom line: - Keiretsu Forum-MST is betting that Northeast Florida is ready for deeper investor attention, and Jacksonville is the latest venue for making that case.