Nonprofit, government funded, and educational – business resources to help your business.
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1 Million Cups Orlando
1 Million Cups is a community of entrepreneurs that networks via weekly events.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
Embry-Riddle Research Park and MicaPlex Business Incubator
The MicaPlex presents a unique collaborative opportunity for business and the university community to develop, refine and bring new products and technological services to market.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
Groundswell Startups
Groundswell Startups, Inc. is a privately funded, nonprofit incubator serving high-tech founders in Space Coast, FL; Groundswell’s mission is to create a strong pipeline of capital, resources, and industry expert support in the Space Coast.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
Orlando Innovation League
We are an ambitious group of startup founders, enterprise leaders, investors, mentors, entrepreneurial enthusiasts, product developers, and innovation leaders. Our Meetup group serves the Central Florida community as a platform to share experiences,
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
Prospera
Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization specialized in helping Hispanic entrepreneurs start, sustain, or grow their businesses, through individual consulting, business seminars in Spanish, and access to capital.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
SCORE Mid-Florida - Lake County
SCORE Mid-Florida is the local chapter of the national organization whose mission is to provide one-on-one coaching, business seminars, and resources for entrepreneurs in Central Florida.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
SCORE Orlando - Orange, Seminole, Osceola Counties
SCORE Orlando offers free business advice and no-cost business training, webinars & workshops, and numerous other templates and tools to assist you in your journey to open your new business or grow your existing one.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
SCORE Space Coast - Brevard County
SCORE Space Coast is the local chapter of the national organization whose mission is to provide one-on-one coaching, business seminars, and resources for entrepreneurs in Central Florida.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
SCORE Volusia-Flagler County
SCORE Volusia-Flagler is the local chapter of the national organization whose mission is to provide one-on-one coaching, business seminars, and resources for entrepreneurs in Florida.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
StarterStudio
StarterStudio supports Central Florida early-stage tech founders with the educational programming, coaching, funding and resources they need to transform their ideas into successful tech startups.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
TechStars Startup Weekend Orlando
Learn how to think, work and build like a startup. In 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors and co-founders
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
UCF Business Incubation Program - Orlando
The UCF Business Incubation Program provides business development and operational support to early-stage, innovative businesses across Central Florida. The non-profit offers four programs that are each designed to help businesses at different stages.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
UCF Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership helps UCF students and recent alumni learn, connect, create, and succeed as entrepreneurial leaders.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
Cameron Ford
Phone: (407) 823-3683
Website
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
UCF Venture Launch
UCF Venture Launch is a program sponsored by Orange County Government. This free startup program is for current UCF graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, researchers, and staff interested in entrepreneurship.
Specializes in: Inception / Idea
African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
We will be the principal advocate and preeminent leader in fostering economic success for African American-owned businesses and the African American business community in Central Florida.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of CFL
Our mission is to provide leadership, support, and encouragement to the Asian American business community of Central Florida so that our members may prosper and grow.
BBIF - Black Business Investment Fund
BBIF is Florida’s leading non-traditional lender and financial coaching provider. We specialize in bridging the gap between small businesses, and the money and education they need to reach their economic potential.
Black Orlando Tech - BOT
To enable and empower as many people to enter and thrive in the field of Tech!
Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship at Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business
Crummer’s Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship provides a variety of practical experiences to promote successful entrepreneurship. Its mission is to educate and connect students and entrepreneurs for advanced entrepreneurial thought and action.
Peter McAlindon
Phone: (407) 646-2405
Website
1000 Holt Avenue
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Winter Park, FL 32789
Center for Business Development, Seminole State College
The Center for Business Development has been dedicated to helping small businesses in Seminole County to grow and thrive for nearly 30 years. It offers a variety of training programs, affordable office space, business resources and consulting services.
Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training
The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering women, black, and brown entrepreneurs to succeed in the business ecosystem.
Joseph Simmons
Phone: (407) 491-2809
Website
10028 Rustic Ridge Court
Suite 212-228
Orlando, FL 32832
Central Florida International Trade Office
New to exporting or importing? Looking to expand your international presence? The Central Florida International Trade Office will help connect your Central Florida company to the opportunities in the global marketplace.
Central Florida Tech Grove
Tech Grove is a US Department of Defense innovation center offering opportunities for industry and academia to apply their solutions and capabilities to filling needs in human performance through training and simulation.
Central Florida Urban League
Our goal is to end generational poverty by empowering Central Floridians to achieve social and economic equality through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Since 1946, the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the growth and development of the area's businesses and communities. We represent the businesses located east of I-4 throughout the 440 square miles of East Orange County.
Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
The FSMSDC provides technical business services, including the development of a pool of contracts and finance opportunities, direct matching of opportunities with qualified/vetted MBEs, relationship management and deal-sourcing initiatives.
Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce - Orlando
The Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce-Orlando serves the Haitian-American community and community at large, provides leadership, and a resourceful business professional hub.
Inventors Council of Central Florida
A group of inventors helping inventors. ICCF provides a forum for speakers on subjects of interest to inventors, and an opportunity for inventors to discuss their projects and get help moving them forward.
Manufacturers Association of Central Florida
Networking. Education. Sales opportunities. Local and state lobbying. From working together, sharing solutions to common problems, and exploring joint-venture business efforts to helping prepare today’s Florida workforce.
NAWBO Orlando
NAWBO Orlando is the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the unified voice of over 10.1 million women-owned businesses in the United States, representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.
Operation HOPE
Our mission is to advance economic opportunity by providing the tools they need to reach their goals. We help individuals by offering financial education, credit counseling, as well as pathways toward homeowners and starting a business.
Orlando Hospitality Alliance
The Orlando Hospitality Alliance connects local hospitality entrepreneurs to the resources and partners they need. We believe that the small business ecosystem is one worth protecting and blustering through community and a power-in-numbers approach.
Sanford Main Street
Sanford Main Street’s mission is to preserve and enhance the historic charm and integrity of our community, while encouraging local spending, tourism, and a sense of community, which will improve the local economy.
The Pride Chamber Orlando
Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ business association, providing opportunities to raise visibility, build and grow networks, learn essential business knowledge, and advocate to advance equality for all.
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Providing technical expertise for aspiring and current agricultural and food business entrepreneurs in Osceola County.
Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative (VEI)
Whether you are a veteran looking to explore an idea for a potential business or need help scaling your existing company, our mission is to empower and support veteran entrepreneurs through business guidance, education and mentorship.
Women’s Business Development Council of Florida (WBDC)
WBDC (also known as WBEC) Florida certifies, champions and connects women-owned businesses.
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