Every active startup accelerator, incubator, university program, and innovation hub across the WPB → Boca → Fort Lauderdale → Miami corridor. Equity terms, funding amounts, and who to contact.
South Florida's startup support infrastructure has grown dramatically. BRiC in Boca Raton hosts 100+ companies on a 1.7M sq ft campus. FAU Tech Runway has produced $200M+ in startup value. Miami's accelerator scene now rivals Austin. If you're relocating a startup or building locally, here's where to plug in. Need a warm intro or advisory help? Connect with Trace →
Miami's longest-running accelerator. Strong community, demo days, and access to Miami's startup network. Particularly good for early-stage founders looking for ecosystem entry.
Elite selection — only ~1% of applicants accepted. Connects founders with Endeavor's global network of +2,000 entrepreneurs and 500+ investors. Best for companies already at $1M+ ARR.
Miami-Dade sponsored accelerator with strong corporate partner network. Good for founders targeting enterprise sales and government contracts in South Florida.
Annual conference + startup showcase. Less of an accelerator, more of a high-visibility launch platform. 15,000+ attendees including investors, corporates, and government officials.
Venture builder — they co-build startups from scratch with founders. High equity in exchange for full product development, design, and go-to-market support. Best for domain experts who need a technical co-founder.
Citi-sponsored challenge for fintech startups targeting banking and financial compliance. Miami is a key hub for this program.
City of Doral-supported tech hub targeting Latin American companies expanding into the US market. Strong logistics and trade-tech community.
1.7M sq ft former IBM campus. Home to D-Wave Quantum, ADT, and 100+ other companies. Excellent infrastructure and talent pool from FAU and Lynn University nearby. No equity taken — pure real estate play.
Florida Atlantic University's venture development program. Non-dilutive grants, mentorship, and lab access. Best for FAU students, faculty spinouts, and companies looking to tap the Palm Beach County academic network.
Based inside BRiC. Strong media and marketing connections in the Boca/Palm Beach area. Good for consumer-facing products targeting the affluent South Florida demographic.
Non-profit that connects startups with Palm Beach county resources, talent, and capital. Organizes regular events and connects founders to New World Angels and local family offices.
Premier co-working space in downtown WPB. Strong community of remote workers and early-stage founders who have relocated from NYC/NJ. Regular events and pitch nights.
Broward County-backed incubator. Non-dilutive grants and subsidized space. Strong connections to Broward workforce development programs and county government contracts.
NSU's entrepreneurship center. Particularly strong for healthcare and pharmacy-adjacent startups leveraging NSU's medical school network.
FAU's Broward campus entrepreneurship center. Startup competitions, mentorship, and connections to the Broward business community.
Florida's largest crowdfunded VC + accelerator hybrid. Active in South Florida deals. 500+ accredited investors in their network co-invest alongside the fund.
High-quality member community for early-stage Florida startups. Some founders based in South Florida participate remotely or use it as a second home.
Government-backed Small Business Development Centers across Florida. Free business consulting, financial projections, and loan packaging. Underused by tech founders but genuinely useful for SMBs.
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Data compiled from public sources as of June 2026. Terms and deadlines change — always verify with each program. To add an entry, email t@nyvp.com.