About Florida APEX
Accelerator
Government Contracting Consulting and Resources for Businesses
YOU
APEX
We are your force multiplier.
As specialized business consultants and mentors, we harness the potential of American entrepreneurs.
We guide entrepreneurs through the intricacies of government contracts and as part of the national network of APEX Accelerators, we provide the knowledge, resources and relationships needed to accelerate impact and growth in an ever-changing marketplace. All at no cost.
Opportunities for Underserved Businesses
We prioritize assisting underserved businesses that are eligible for specific government solicitations to promote diversity, inclusion and equity, offering comprehensive guidance throughout the entire process. Those include:
- Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs)
- Historically Under-Utilized Business Zones (HUBZones)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSBs)
- Women-Owned Businesses (WOSBs)
- Other underserved businesses
Government Opportunities
As part of the national APEX Accelerators network , we also provide Florida businesses with emerging opportunities at the Federal level, including expanding training opportunities on cybersecurity, risks of foreign ownership, control and influence, intellectual property protection and more. We also can assist with government-led innovation programs.
The APEX Promise
We act with integrity at all times and are committed to providing each client with clear, credible expertise and connections to a wealth of resources that will equip them to succeed.
Knowledge 
Resources Relationships Confidentiality
Knowledge
Resources
Relationships
Confidentiality
As part of our service offering, our team of specialized, professional consultants will help you:
Match your businesses with contract opportunities
Help prepare bids and navigate requirements
Deliver after winning contracts
Apply for certifications, including minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned,
or HUBZone businesses
Keep your information confidential throughout the process
We catalyze the success of Florida businesses to strengthen America’s industrial base. As part of the national APEX Accelerators, we equip businesses with the knowledge, resources, and relationships needed to scale, innovate, and contribute to America’s industrial base and Florida’s economy. We achieve this by helping leaders navigate diverse avenues of opportunities to support resilient and diverse supply chains.
We envision a mutually beneficial alliance between the Department of Defense and Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — a future where businesses thrive, local communities flourish and America’s industrial base is bolstered by a diverse, resilient and innovative network of small business partners.
Leverage Our Strong Network of Partners
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.
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