The X Factor
in Government Contracting
We provide government contracting resources, connections and specialized consultants to bolster the success of Florida small businesses.
X Factor
in Government Contracting
We provide government contracting resources, connections and specialized consultants to bolster the success of Florida small businesses.
Factor
in Government Contracting
We provide government contracting resources, connections and specialized consultants to bolster the success of Florida small businesses.
Helping Florida Small Businesses Scale and Compete
The Florida APEX Accelerator is a statewide network that helps small 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 small 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
Florida client businesses have won $461M in contract awards
34,187 jobs in Florida were created or saved
2,209 Florida businesses were served
Is Your Business Ready?
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.
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 university in Pensacola, FL and statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator committed to driving economic impact through education.
A public, historically black land-grant university in Tallahassee, Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public research university in Jacksonville, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public research university in Orange County, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public research university in Tampa, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public college in Fort Pierce, Florida, part of the Florida College System and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public university in Lee County, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
A public research university in University Park, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida and a statewide host of Florida APEX Accelerator.
