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Capital Accelerator Programs is sponsored by Space Florida. Space Florida's Capital Accelerator Programs support early-stage companies in the aerospace and aviation sectors through resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. This includes partnerships with organizations like the Florida Venture Forum, providing awards to innovative companies in seed, early, or growth stages.
The goal is to drive technological advancements and economic development in Florida.
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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 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage companies in Florida's aerospace and aviation sectors. Participants in Florida Venture Forum events are considered. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (over $800 Million invested in participating companies to date). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Capital Accelerator Programs is funded by Space Florida. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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