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Cyber Florida Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program is sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF. This pilot program funds Florida-based researchers and emerging entrepreneurs commercializing cybersecurity technical innovations. Modeled after the SBA's SBIR/STTR Phase I programs, it provides seed funding and mentoring to help new businesses launch around cybersecurity solutions and services.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida-based researchers and emerging entrepreneurs commercializing cybersecurity technical innovations. Companies must be registered and operating in Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $240,000 in total funding distributed among four eligible companies. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cyber Florida Start-Up Seed Fund Pilot Program is funded by Cyber Florida at USF. 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.
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