University of Central Florida Incubation Program
Orlando, FL
About The UCF Incubation Program
Mission:
A University-driven community partnership providing early stage companies with the enabling tools, training and infrastructure to create financially stable high growth enterprises
Success:
The Incubator, opened in 1999, has served over 90 emerging companies (including nearly 50 current clients), which have generated over 900 new jobs and more than $200 million in annual revenues.
Facilities:
With 5 locations including the Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to the UCF campus in East Orlando, Downtown Orlando, on the UCF Campus, Colonial Drive, And Winter Springs, the Incubator consists of over 80,000 square feet.
Services:
The UCF Incubation Program provides a variety of services such as:
- Mentoring and advising in all aspects of business development and growth including business and strategic planning, legal counsel, accounting/tax, human resources, government contracting, strategic partnerships, marketing and PR, financing, grant preparation, insurance and risk management.
- Access to experienced entrepreneurs through the Entrepreneur in Residence program
- Educational programs
- Marketing & PR support
- Networking opportunities with peer groups, area professionals, University faculty, and support organizations
- Complimentary memberships in a variety of organizations
- Adaptable space and flexible leases in several locations in the Orlando area
- Access to UCF faculty and labs, library, and support organizations
- Shared reception, office equipment, conference rooms, and other support services.
Incubator provides client companies with the experience and insight needed to create successful companies through relationships it has created with its network of experienced entrepreneurs, professional service providers, economic development partners, small business service providers, university experts as well as a dedicated staff.
With the wealth of talent and resources developed by UCF and the benefits of its prime locations, the UCF Incubation Program is making a significant contribution to the economic development of the region. Combined with efforts by other organizations such as: the Florida High Tech Corridor Council; City of Orlando; Orange County Government; Seminole County Government; the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission; the city of Winter Springs; and others, the region will soon become one of the nation's premier locations for high-tech enterprises.
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