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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.

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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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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.

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Award-winning, world-class program designed to assist early-stage companies to succeed.

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Two purpose-built buildings with infrastructure and support to accelerate your venture’s growth.

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Resource-rich tools and resources to allow you to focus not just working in but on the business.

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Our active clients and graduates have gone on to do great things. Their success is the highest compliment we can be paid.

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The largest portfolio of early-stage companies under one roof in North Central Florida: Biotech, deep tech, AI, SAAS, to life sciences.

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Part of the Gainesville Innovation District, the Progress District, and the San Felasco Tech City in Alachua, FL

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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.

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Fabricio Marchini and Mariana Serpeloni

BioFrontier

UF Innovate | Accelerate @ Sid Martin has been providing us with full support for the operation of Biofrontier Lab for the past year. The laboratory space, training, ease of use of shared equipment and instruments, and the Sid Martin team have allowed us to achieve significant milestones for Brazilian research and innovation through accelerated development of research in the field of biopharmaceuticals.

Aitor Moriñigo

Satlantis

UF Innovate - Accelerate @ The Hub has played a key role in the development of Satlantis in the US, providing us with the best support in terms of both facilities and advanced equipment, as well as fundamental help finding marketing, legal, and HR resources tailored for our company’s specific needs. The team is always ready to give any hosted company a helping hand and the networking events organized within the incubator are tremendous opportunities to make new acquaintances with entrepreneurs and CEOs that share the same ambitious vision we do.

Marcelo Buzzi

Innovacorium

For the past five years, The Hub has provided us with complete support in operating Innovacorium Inc. The laboratory space, shared equipment and instruments, and training offered by UF Accelerate have all contributed to our success in the field of biopharmaceutical research and innovation. We have made significant progress in Brazilian entrepreneurship, research, and innovation with the help of The Hub team.

Shabnam Namin, PhD, MBA

CEO, 42BIO, Inc

The HUB has been great for a small biotech startup like us. We have access to all the necessary resources we need to be successful, and the caliber of networking opportunities continues to be very valuable.

Dan Rua

CEO, Admiral

The "Hub" and it’s startup community played a big role in Admiral getting recognized by Inc Magazine as the fastest growing company in Gainesville and the fastest in our industry in the US. UF Accelerate’s program and advisors set the tone of thinking big and peer entrepreneurs add an energy that anything is possible. It’s been a great partnership for Admiral that I’d recommend to every UF and North Florida entrepreneur.

Dan Barousse

CEO, Slice Engineering

Choosing where to put your business is like choosing a home. You want to make sure the location is right and the amenities meet your needs. UF Innovate provides that in spades for any startup. From the attractive work spaces to competitive pricing to world class mentorship programs, the Hub location, programming, and staff are invested in your success.

Susanna Lamers

CEO, BioInfoExperts

The UF Innovate|Sid Martin provided the foundation for us to succeed - it was the best decision we ever made! The world-class facility and professional mentorship have been instrumental to our success.

Jennifer Johnston, PhD

Cofounder and CEO, Nysnobio

Nysnobio couldn’t be more pleased with Sid Martin Biotech. We have outstanding laboratory space and access to the newest equipment and instruments. What makes this location really unique is the outstanding service provided by Karl, Elliott, Chris, and their team in facilities management, to make sure every client has what they need for success.

UF Innovate | Accelerate’s Impact by the Numbers

Snapshot of Our Innovation Ecosystem

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Our Team

Karl R. LaPan

Karl R. LaPan

Director

UF Innovate|Accelerate

Jennifer Harrell

Jennifer Harrell

Assistant Director

UF Innovate|Accelerate @ The Hub

Elliot Welker

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.