Unleashing the region's expotential


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
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
Founding Partners

Workforce development

Innovation, Grants + Support
Unlocking Potential: How The Corridor is Empowering Student Researche...
The Florida High Tech Corridor’s Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) has funded more than 2,000 student research contracts,
Meet Jennifer McKinley: Cultivating a More Connected Innovation Ecosy...
Jennifer McKinley knows small companies need help to grow their products and services into solutions that change the world.
Ecosystem Success Story: iNur Technologies
iNur Technologies was co-founded by University of South Florida (USF) faculty and staff from diverse disciplines spanning medicine, communications, education and engineering…