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How may The Florida High Tech Corridor help you?
Our collaborative network supports the high-tech businesses, entrepreneurs, faculty, students and job seekers driving regional innovation. Let us point you in the right direction.
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students graduating annually from three universities and 14 state and community colleges
invested in research projects with 400+ industry partners
tech companies from 11 high-tech industry sectors targeted for growth
Tech’s Potential Podcast
Celebrating the people and ideas that have defined our first 25 years, and will bring us into the future. read more
Tech’s Potential Podcast
Celebrating the people and ideas that have defined our first 25 years, and will bring us into the future. read more
Meet Jack Henkel: Expert Cluster Manager Helping Innovative Companies...
As senior cluster manager for Cenfluence, Jack leverages over 15 years of expertise to provide invaluable support to Gaming, Entertainment, and eSports Cluster and Learning Science & Human Performance Cluster companies in Central Florida. He also leads our FL FAST program, providing SBIR/STTR support to companies statewide.
Florida High Tech Corridor Collaboration Secures $150,000 to Support ...
Based on its success in Stage One of the Small Business Administration’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, the Florida High Tech Corridor (The Corridor) and its regional partners were selected for a $150,000 Stage Two-prize. The prize will enable Central Florida collaborators to enhance business support services for high-tech companies in the region’s rural areas.
Amy Beaird, Ph.D., Wins Orlando Business Journal C-Suite Award
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 19, 2023) – Amy Beaird, Ph.D., chief strategy officer (CSO) for the Florida High Tech Corridor (The Corridor), was...
Aerospace + Aviation
Our region’s unparalleled aerospace talent and storied technological innovation are launching Florida forward.
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Agritechnology
Change-makers are leading work throughout The Corridor with potential for global impacts on our food supply, clean water, physical health and wellness.
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View all clustersEnergy + Environmental Sciences
We are focused on building an internationally recognized Energy + Environmental Sciences performance industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
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View all clustersFinancial Services
Numerous insurance, banking and financial services firms call our region home, making it an ideal place to launch your fintech venture.
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View all clustersGaming, Entertainment + eSports
We are focused on building an internationally recognized Gaming, Entertainment + eSports performance industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
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View all clustersInformation Technology
With applications in almost every business setting, IT is an exciting and dynamic field that has enabled our region’s greatest innovations.
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View all clustersLearning Sciences + Human Performance
We are focused on building an internationally recognized Learning Sciences + Human performance industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
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View all clustersLife Sciences
We are focused on building an internationally recognized Life Sciences industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
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View all clustersMicroelectronics, Nanotechnology + Sensors
Strategic investments and world-class research opportunities have put The Corridor on a short list of hot spots for innovation in this sector.
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View all clustersModeling, Simulation + Training
The communities of government, academia and industry converge in The Corridor to enhance national security, improve healthcare, provide entertainment and more.
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View all clustersOptics + Photonics
In The Corridor, globally recognized research centers and industry groups drive progress for optics and photonics companies and amplify their success.
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Our footprint extends from Suncoast to Space Coast.
Our footprint extends from Suncoast to Space Coast.
High-tech touches and transforms our world on a daily basis.
The Florida High Tech Corridor is more than an initiative or facilitator; it’s a force multiplier. The 23-county region that spans Central Florida and defines The Corridor is anchored by three of the country’s largest research institutions: the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF). Powered by an ethos of collaboration, we align opportunities and resources in academia, industry, and economic development to unleash our region’s exponential potential. read more
