UF Innovate|Accelerate

Resident Client Membership

We accelerate the growth and development of sustainable ventures!


Our thriving innovation ecosystem isn’t just for University of Florida startups. We work with investable, IP-backed early-stage companies from all over the world. Our international award winning biotech program is designed to help you launch, scale, and succeed.


Why UF Innovate | Accelerate?


Impressive, bold, vibrant, and dynamic – our award-winning incubator is built for you and your business. Your venture gains the clout and credibility that comes with a 16x industry award-winning program and one of the most recognized incubation systems in the world.



What You Get as a Resident Client


  • State-of-the-art wet labs, private offices, and shared core facilities
  • Elite mentorship and curated advisory support
  • Investor, customer, and corporate connections
  • Talent pipeline from a Top 5 public research university
  • A collaborative community of 90+ startups



Our Impact


  • $11.7B in portfolio company private investment
  • 300+ Startups Launched and Supported
  • 14x Award Winning Program
  • Over 8,000 direct jobs created by portfolio companies



Who Should Apply

We support pre-seed through Series A startups with novel technologies, IP-backed innovations, and high-growth ambitions. If your company is building the future, we’re here to help you get there faster.



Apply Today

Join UF Innovate|Accelerate at Sid Martin. From challenge, we create. From innovation, we scale.

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