UF INNOVATE | ACCELERATE
We accelerate the growth and development of sustainable ventures.
Our thriving innovation ecosystem isn’t just for University of Florida startups. We work with investable, IP-backed early-stage companies from all over the world. Our track record is unparalleled in the business incubation industry, and we offer a resource-rich environment with a bias for growth and speed.
Our Facilities
Space and amenities to inspire and transform your business.
Impressive, bold, vibrant, dynamic and designed for you and your business – your business needs the clout and credibility that comes with a 10x industry-award leader who works each day to advance its early-stage companies and assist them in navigating the risk and complexities of launching and growing a successful business.
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Our SERVICES
Client Spotlight
Learn more about what it means to be part of a thriving innovation ecosystem. Hear firsthand from a successful graduate of our program what having our facilities and support meant to them and how they are paying it forward by working with next-generation founders in our thriving entrepreneurial community.
Explore the UF Innovate|Accelerate Offerings
Our Program
Award-winning, world-class program designed to assist early-stage companies to succeed.
Facilities & Amenities
Two purpose-built buildings with infrastructure and support to accelerate your venture’s growth.
Tools & Resources
Resource-rich tools and resources to allow you to focus not just working in but on the business.
Our Impact
Our active clients and graduates have gone on to do great things. Their success is the highest compliment we can be paid.
Entrepreneurial Community
Part of the Gainesville Innovation District, the Progress District, and the San Felasco Tech City in Alachua, FL
Join our Community
Join hundreds of other business builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs like you and take the next step to venture success; speak with one of our business coaches today.
Knowledge Center
Whether you’re an entrepreneur just starting out or an experienced founder looking to scale, this resource hub is designed to support your journey. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about our facilities and our capabilities, all curated to accelerate your success.
Schedule a Tour
Learn firsthand why our long-term business survivability rate is 81%.
The best way to experience the thriving community at UF Innovate|Accelerate is to visit and tour to see like-minded people in action, engage with business advisors and professionals, and learn about the business-building tools and support back-stopping your team and your venture.
Hear from Our Clients
UF Innovate | Accelerate’s Impact by the Numbers
Snapshot of Our Innovation Ecosystem
Generated in Private Investment
Startups Launched by UF Innovate | Accelerate
Direct Jobs Created by UF Innovate | Accelerate Startups
Total Program Economic Impact (Cumulative)
Our Team
Karl R. LaPan
Director
UF Innovate|Accelerate
Jennifer Harrell
Assistant Director
UF Innovate|Accelerate @ The Hub
Elliot Welker
Assistant Director
UF Innovate|Accelerate @ The Sid Martin BioTech Center
Thought Leadership from UF Innovate | Accelerate
We are immensely grateful to Duke Energy for their generous support, which has made creating and launching these resource pages possible.