Soft Landing Program

Strategic Entry for Established Companies Aligned with Florida’s Industry Priorities

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The Soft-Landing Program at the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program is purpose-built for established, growth-ready companies expanding into Florida and the U.S. market.

Unlike early-stage incubation, this program is designed for companies that already have validated products, proven revenue models, and operational maturity, and are seeking a strategic location that aligns with Florida’s targeted industry strategy and economic development goals.

Who the Soft-Landing Program Is For

The Soft-Landing Program serves domestic and international companies that:

  • Have an established product or service in their home market
  • Demonstrate revenue traction and operational stability
  • Are ready to expand, not experiment
  • Aligning with Florida’s priority industry clusters, including:
    • Aerospace, defense, and space technologies
    • Life sciences, healthcare, and medical technologies
    • Simulation, modeling, and training
    • Cybersecurity and advanced digital technologies
    • Energy, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing

These companies are not testing entry; they are building a long-term Florida presence.

Value for Soft Landing Companies

Speed, Certainty, and Strategic Fit

For established companies, expansion risk is less about the product—and more about execution, compliance, and local integration.

Soft Landing participants gain:

  • Accelerated market entry with fewer missteps
  • Local market intelligence tailored to industry and region
  • Trusted introductions to customers, partners, and suppliers
  • Guidance through regulatory, workforce, and operational complexity
  • Credibility by association with UCF and an award-winning ecosystem

The result is faster time-to-market and stronger early positioning in Florida.