About Us

Since 1999, the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program (UCFBIP) has played a vital role in shaping Florida’s entrepreneurial and economic landscape. What began as a forward-thinking incubation initiative has grown into a nationally award-winning economic development engine and corporate innovation partner for the state of Florida.

Powered by the research, talent, and scale of the University of Central Florida, UCFBIP has helped launch and scale hundreds of companies that generate high-wage jobs, private investment, and long-term economic impact across Central Florida and beyond.

Our program has earned statewide and national recognition for performance, outcomes, and innovation, proof that incubation, when done right, becomes a catalyst for regional prosperity. Today, our focus extends beyond individual startups to the broader system: strengthening industries, supporting corporate innovation, and fueling sustainable economic growth.