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.

UF Innovate Accelerate

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 27x 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.

Laboratory Space
Laboratory Space

Explore our Available Spaces at UF Innovate|Accelerate:

LOCATIONS:

The Hub in the Gainesville Innovation District

Map of general neighborhood of The Hub

Dry Lab 341

Starting at $1,620, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • 3rd floor SE of lobby atrium
  • Diwater, Center Island, Generator Backup Power, 4 Knee Holes, Sink, 220 Outlet, Casework and Bench
  • Private lockable office inside lab
  • 24/7 Gator1 Card access for up to 5 team members

Dry Lab 329

Starting at $2,100, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • 3rd floor SE of lobby atrium
  • 24/7 Gator1 Card access for up to 5 team members
  • Private lockable office inside lab
  • Diwater, Center Island, Generator Backup Power, 2 Knee Holes, Sink, 220 Outlet, Multiple Emergency Outlets, Casework and Bench

Office Suites, 2nd Floor

2nd Floor Executive Office Space with Access for up to 3 Team Members

Starting at $400, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • 2nd floor NE of lobby atrium
  • 24/7 Gator1 Card access for up to 3 team members
  • Private, fully-furnished office with windows
  • Multiple, similarly-configured office spaces are available. Contact us to tour our spaces!

Office Suites, 3rd Floor

3rd Floor Executive Office Space with Access for up to 3 Team Members - Multiple Spaces Available

Starting at $400, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • Office on 3rd floor of lobby atrium
  • 24/7 Gator1 card access for up to 3 team members
  • Private, fully-furnished office with North facing windows along SW 2nd Avenue
  • Multiple, similarly-configured office spaces are available. Contact us to tour our spaces!

LOCATIONS:

Sid Martin Biotech in Alachua’s Progress Park

Map of the Sid Martin Biotech campus

Wet Lab 150

951 Sq Ft Wet Laboratory Space Available Now

Starting at $3,487, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • Space rentals and access to Accelerate’s facilities are available through an application-based program
  • No corporate or personal guarantee required to secure space
  • Large laboratory with office; engineered biosafety level 2; 951 total sq/ft
  • Modular clean room installed
  • Fully-furnished office, two bench tops with sinks, fume hood, biosafety cabinets, one west-facing window
  • $2.1M of shared equipment in Experimentation Station
  • 24/7 access with GatorONE card
  • 6 kneeholes in lab benches

Office 112

199 Sq Ft Office Space Available Now

Starting at $500, all inclusive
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
EXPLORE THE SPACE:
SPACE FEATURES:

  • Space rentals and access to Accelerate’s facilities are available through an application-based program
  • No corporate or personal guarantee required to secure space
  • Accelerate does not take equity in your company
  • Furnished office
  • Facility amenities include Experimentation Station (shared core lab with $2.2m of equipment), cold storage (4 °C, -20 °C, & -80 °C), and small animal facility on site
  • 24/7 access with GatorONE card
  • Free surface parking

Virtual Tours of our Complete Facilities:

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.

Explore Our Program

Facilities & Amenities

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

Explore Our Facility

Tools & Resources

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

Explore Our Resources

Our Impact

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

Check out Our Impact

Entrepreneurial Community

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

Explore Our 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.

Apply to Be Part of Our Entrepreneurial Community

UF Innovate Accelerate Logo

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.

Application & Admission Process

All 5 steps can be completed in 7 days

5 Step Application Process for UFIA

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

Rapid Genomics
SenoTrac Biotechnology
University of Florida
Fire Neural Network
StoryFaith
Tera insights
kairos transportation
Oneness
Canaery digitized olfaction
BHILD
slice engineering
Lacerta therapy
Silicon Assurance
Diabetic Kitchen
Bacch Labs
Rapid Genomics
SenoTrac Biotechnology
University of Florida
Fire Neural Network
StoryFaith
Tera insights
kairos transportation
Oneness
Canaery digitized olfaction
BHILD
slice engineering
Lacerta therapy
Silicon Assurance
Diabetic Kitchen
Bacch Labs

UF Innovate | Accelerate’s Impact by the Numbers

Snapshot of Our Innovation Ecosystem

growth icon

Generated in Private Investment

startup icon

Startups Launched by UF Innovate | Accelerate

careers icon

Direct Jobs Created by UF Innovate | Accelerate Startups

economic impact icon

Total Program Economic Impact (Cumulative)

Our Team

Karl R. LaPan

Karl R. LaPan

Director

UF Innovate|Accelerate & CoLab

Jennifer Harrell

Jennifer Harrell

Assistant Director

UF Innovate|Accelerate @ The Hub

Elliott Welker

Elliott Welker

Assistant Director

UF Innovate|Accelerate @ Sid Martin Biotech

UF Innovate Accelerate Logo

Thought Leadership from UF Innovate | Accelerate

Duke Energy

We are immensely grateful to Duke Energy for their generous support, which has made creating and launching these resource pages possible.

Accelerate Sponsors

We’re grateful to our sponsors whose support helps drive our mission forward. Click any logo below to learn more about their work.

Hutchison
Gray Robinson
Campus USA Credit Union
Wolter Vandyke Davis
Concept Companies
Collaboratory for Business Builders
Karl R. LaPan
Elliott Welker