About Florida APEX
Accelerator
Government Contracting Consulting and Resources for Small Businesses
YOU
APEX
We are your force multiplier.
As specialized business advisors 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 Small Businesses (WOSBs)
- Other underserved small businesses
Government Opportunities
As part of the national APEX Accelerators network, we also provide Florida small 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
As part of our service offering, our team of specialized, professional advisors 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 small businesses
Keep your information confidential throughout the process
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.
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 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.
Is Your Business Ready?
Review our readiness checklist to see if
government contracting is right for you.
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