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Cyber Florida Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program is a grant from Cyber Florida at USF that funds Florida-based researchers and emerging entrepreneurs commercializing cybersecurity technical innovations. Modeled after the SBA's SBIR/STTR Phase I programs, the initiative provides seed funding and mentoring to help new businesses launch around cybersecurity solutions and services.
During its inaugural year, Cyber Florida awards approximately $240,000 in total funding distributed among four eligible companies registered and operating in Florida. No equity is taken.
The program complements Florida's broader innovation ecosystem — including I-Corps and the Florida High-Tech Corridor — and advances Cyber Florida's legislative mission to facilitate research sharing between businesses and universities, attract cybersecurity companies to Florida, and grow the state's cybersecurity industry.
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Cyber Florida Announces Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program | Cyber Florida at USF Cyber Florida Announces Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program Cyber Florida Announces Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program Cyber Florida today announced the Seed Fund Pilot Program launch, a new initiative to support Florida-based researchers and emerging entrepreneurs in commercializing their cybersecurity technical innovations, launching new businesses, and helping secure critical infrastructure.
Modeled after the federal Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) Phase I programs, the Seed Fund Pilot is intended to complement and amplify other statewide efforts to encourage innovation, such as the Florida High-Tech Corridor, I-Corps, and incubators and accelerators around the state, by filling in the missing pieces of seed funding and mentoring for commercialization.
The effort will focus on mentoring new entrepreneurs to help them establish businesses centered on cybersecurity technical solutions and services. The program will advance Cyber Florida’s legislative mission by facilitating research sharing between businesses and universities, attracting cybersecurity companies to Florida, and helping innovative cybersecurity businesses to emerge in Florida.
During the inaugural year, Cyber Florida will evaluate applications and grant approximately $240,000 in total seed funding to be distributed among four emerging companies that are registered and operating in Florida. Like SBIR programs, Cyber Florida will take no equity or realize any return from these investments. To learn more about this new program and download the application packet, please visit https://cyberflorida.
org/seedfund . Cyber Florida 2024-07-26T15:54:50-04:00
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Florida-based companies developing cybersecurity solutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $240,000 total, distributed among four companies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.
America's Seed Fund (SBIR/STTR) - Cybersecurity and Authentication is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports startups and small businesses to translate research into products and services, including cybersecurity and authentication, to secure national defense and protect the public. Includes research requiring privacy and security-preserving resources for artificial intelligence.