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Capital Accelerator Programs is a grant from Space Florida that funds Florida's aerospace and aviation supply chain companies by providing awards to companies presenting at capital accelerator events in partnership with the Florida Venture Forum.
Since November 2015, the program has helped connect innovative aerospace entrepreneurs with working capital and venture funding through pitch competitions at seed, early, and growth stage events. More than $800 million has been invested in participating companies to date. Eligible applicants are companies in Florida's aerospace and aviation supply chain industries, ranging from early-stage startups to growth-stage businesses.
Award amounts vary by company stage and event; the program also supports cybersecurity and IT innovation through partnerships such as the ITEN WIRED Summit.
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Capital Accelerator Programs | Space Florida projects business opportunities Capital Accelerator Programs Since November 2015, Space Florida has successfully partnered with the Florida Venture Forum with the intent of generating working capital and venture funds for Florida’s Aerospace and Aviation supply chain industries.
Headquartered in Miami and Tampa, The Florida Venture Forum (FVF) is the preeminent statewide, member-based, private equity, venture capital and angel capital organization in Florida. In 2019, FVF is celebrating 35 years of connecting Florida Entrepreneurs and Capital Sources to foster a thriving Innovation economy in the State of Florida.
In this partnership, Space Florida provides awards to winning presenting companies to attract the most innovative and capital worthy companies. Typical awards vary depending on whether the presenting companies are Seed, Early or Growth Stage. To date, more than $800 Million has been invested in the participating companies at these accelerator events.
In 2023, Space Florida partnered with ITEN (Innovation Technology Entrepreneur Network) WIRED Summit, the Southeast’s premier cyber security and IT conference, to connect, collaborate and build community with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and educators on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship topics in Northwest Florida.
Space Florida along with Florida Power & Light helped fund the ITEN WIRED Innovation Awards startup pitch competition. Space Florida was thrilled to provide support for the winners of ITEN WIRED Innovation Awards. Fueling forward-thinking innovation is essential to meet the growing demand for commercial activities both in space and on Earth.
Early Stage , AeroTech, and Emerging Tech Capital Conferences Supporting early-stage aerospace companies is essential to meeting the growing demand for commercial activities both in space and on Earth. Space Florida partners with the Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs to fuel early-stage aerospace companies.
By investing in these ventures, Space Florida not only supports economic growth but empowers the next generation of innovators to push boundaries and drive progress. For more information please visit the Florida Venture Forum .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Florida's Aerospace and Aviation supply chain industries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Florida Space Research Program (FSRP) is a grant from the Florida Space Grant Consortium and Space Florida that funds academic research to expand and diversify Florida's space industry. The matching grant program combines state, federal, and university resources to support space research, engineering, education, and training consistent with Florida's space industry priorities. Proposals must align with Kennedy Space Center and NASA research priorities. Faculty researchers at FSGC-affiliated universities are eligible, and non-affiliated Florida institutions may participate if collaborating with an FSGC affiliate. The 2026-27 application deadline is May 29, 2026.
Spaceport Improvement Program (SIP) is a grant from Space Florida that funds the development and improvement of space transportation infrastructure across Florida. Administered jointly by Space Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the program supports projects that improve aerospace transportation facilities, encourage cooperation between airports and spaceports, and facilitate interagency efforts to improve space transportation capacity and efficiency. Florida is unique as the only state to designate space as a mode of transportation, reflecting its central role in the nation's commercial space industry. Eligible applicants include Florida local governments, airports, and private aerospace companies developing spaceport infrastructure aligned with Florida spaceport territory master plans.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.