Helping Florida Businesses Scale and Compete
The Florida APEX Accelerator is a statewide network that helps businesses uncover and navigate available government contract opportunities from the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and government prime contractors.
With centers across the state, our network of professional advisors and mentors offers government contracting consulting and training at no cost to ready businesses.
We catalyze the success of Florida’s businesses to strengthen America’s industrial base.
We catalyze the success of Florida’s businesses to strengthen America’s industrial base.
Access our extensive state-wide
network and resources
Receive specialized government contracting consulting from our deep bench of experts and trusted mentors at no cost
Chart a path to scale, innovate,
compete and deliver on contracts
Our Impact in 2023
Client businesses of the Florida APEX won $461M in contract awards
4,428 jobs impacted statewide
2,209 Florida businesses were served
Register for No-Cost Consulting
Review our readiness checklist to see if government contracting is right for you.
Find Training and Workshops
Sign up for in-person events or online training workshops to accelerate your growth.
The Florida APEX Advantage
Our client-centered approach and outstanding track record of success have earned us a reputation as trusted mentors, dedicated advocates and creative problem solvers. Clients know they can depend on us to provide the knowledge, resources and relationships needed to accelerate their impact and growth in an ever-changing marketplace.
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We are a force multiplier with the capability of setting chain reactions in motion that lead to stronger businesses, economies and American capabilities.
Robust Partnerships
The Florida APEX Accelerator is powered statewide by the University of West Florida and funded in part by the State of Florida, local partners and through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
Accelerating American entrepreneurship by providing the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state and local government contracts.
The largest network of small business consultants in Florida, providing access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high-quality resources, innovative tools and the knowledge of experienced small business experts.
A public research university in Pensacola, FL with other regional locations and a growing global online program. UWF believes in the power of higher education to drive change.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. it’s the highest-ranked HBCU for five consecutive years.
An urban public research university in Jacksonville, Florida, known for providing students with transformational learning experiences — research with faculty and community-based learning or studying abroad.
A metropolitan public research university in Orlando, Florida. UCF is the largest university by enrollment in Florida and one of the largest universities in the nation.
A public research university in Tampa, Florida at the forefront of cutting-edge research in medicine, science, engineering and technology.
A public college in Fort Pierce, Florida offering high-quality, affordable and accessible education through traditional and remote delivery.
A public university in Lee County, Florida that is a catalyst for the area's economy and a cultural hub for the community.
A multi-campus public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, that pursues excellence in research, teaching and active engagement with its communities.
An urban public research university in University Park, Florida FIU is a South Florida anchor institution. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission.
A 501 (c)(3) organization headquartered in Niceville, FL that enables agile innovation for our government partners through innovation hubs across the country.
