Innovation
From the first PC to space exploration, Florida companies have been innovating beyond impossible for decades. That same pioneering spirit continues today across industries like clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and more.
Florida provides an ecosystem of forward-thinking business leaders, entrepreneurs, ideas and success. New technologies and disruptive innovations are emerging here every day, thanks to our world-class higher education system, infrastructure and business-friendly environment. This competitive advantage lets large and small businesses alike – in industries as diverse as sustainability and IT – create new innovations and ideation.
Brain Power
Led by colleges and universities from the Panhandle to the Keys, the smartest talent pipeline in the country is flowing right here in Florida.
An Innovative State
Supported by a pro-business environment and decades of firsts, global leaders in aerospace, defense, cybersecurity and more are creating tomorrow's tech today in Florida.
A Network of Support
Tech leaders can easily connect with their peers in Florida thanks to international events like eMerge Americas and Synapse.
A Model State
Florida is widely regarded as the global leader in Modeling, Simulation & Training. From AI and AR to battlefield and flight training, it's in development here.
Artificially Intelligent
Researchers at the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition in Pensacola pioneer technologies aimed at leveraging and extending human capabilities.
Additional Resources
Florida Colleges
The Florida College System is the primary access point to higher education for Floridians, including recent high school graduates and returning adult students.
Synapse
Synapse Florida connects entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders from innovative companies to accelerate business success in Florida’s thriving economies. Its ground-breaking methodology connects all personas within the innovation economy to find solutions for their needs. This unique networking event allows for new business model innovations to help companies grow and reach new customers in unprecedented ways.
The Florida High Tech Corridor
The 23-county region that defines The Corridor is anchored by three of the country’s largest research institutions. These include the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. The state's talented and educated workforce can help drive business for companies in a range of industries. The Corridor allows for unique access to the latest in research and development and innovative ideas.
35 Mules
35 Mules provides early-stage startups with financial and marketing mentors, advanced technology solutions, business services and world-class facilities. This includes a non-dilutive cash grant and access to Fortune 200 corporate and technology leaders.
How Can We Help You Get Moving Today?
Our team of experts is here to help! Whether it is problem-solving, brainstorming solutions or connecting you with partnerships in the innovative process. We are here to help put the pieces together.