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 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.
Explore our Available Spaces at UF Innovate|Accelerate:
The Hub in the Gainesville Innovation District
Dry Lab 341
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
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
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
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
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
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
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
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!
Sid Martin Biotech in Alachua’s Progress Park
Wet Lab 150
951 Sq Ft Wet Laboratory Space Available Now
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
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
Rate may be adjusted based on selected lease term
ADDITIONAL INFO:
IncentivesSPACE 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.
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
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.
Funding Triggers Series
- Navigating Startup Capital in Biotech (PDF)
- Therapeutics and Drug Development (PDF)
- Industrial Biomanufacturing (Coming soon!)
Downloads
Resources and Tools
Application & Admission Process
All 5 steps can be completed in 7 days
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 & CoLab

Jennifer Harrell
Assistant Director
UF Innovate|Accelerate @ The Hub

Elliott Welker
Assistant Director
UF Innovate|Accelerate @ Sid Martin Biotech
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.
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.

















