Building the Next Generation of Companies in Florida
A STATEWIDE PLATFORM ORGANIZING FLORIDA'S ECONOMY TO COMPETE FOR AND SCALE HIGH-GROWTH COMPANIES
Building on the success of the 2025 Gold Coast Tech Accelerator, Ambition Accelerated has evolved into Florida's statewide platform for innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and economic competitiveness.
As innovation ecosystems in other states face mounting challenges — from high costs and regulation to increasingly anti-competitive environments — Ambition Accelerated is leveraging the strong infrastructure in Florida to attract and grow the next generation of American companies.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
2026 Applications are Open for Ambition Accelerated’s Four Hybrid, Industry-Focused Accelerators Across Florida
Applications are open through August 21, 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The accelerator will run from the week of October 12 through the week of December 7, with the week of Thanksgiving off. To apply, you will be redirected to an external application portal and asked to create an account before submitting your application.
FOUNDING PLATFORM PARTNERS
Founding Platform Partners Related Ross and eMerge Americas helped launch Ambition Accelerated alongside FC100 through the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator and continue to support its expansion across the state.
STATEWIDE PLATFORM PARTNER
Embarc Collective has joined as a Statewide Platform Partner, providing coaching and programming support across all accelerator programs.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
The accelerator program is backed by a statewide network of over 75 CEOs, founders, and senior executives, and will connect chosen high-growth startups directly to customers, capital, and leadership across the state, aligning Florida’s regional strengths into a coordinated system designed for scale.
A Statewide System for Company Building
Ambition Accelerated brings together Florida’s leading regions and industries into a coordinated platform designed to attract and scale high-growth companies.
Each accelerator is anchored in a region with distinct strengths, but operates as part of a unified system connecting companies to real market demand, enterprise partners, and long-term growth opportunities.
FinTech
West Palm Beach
Dual-Use & Defense Tech
Miami
health tech
Tampa
resilience
Babcock Ranch
Opportunities
What Companies Gain
Founders are not just entering a program. They are entering a market.
Elite Mentorship
Direct access to top CEOs, investors, and industry leaders
Corporate Partnerships
Pilot and scale with leading enterprises
Market Access
Leverage Florida's thriving ecosystem for growth and customer acquisition
Investor Network
Connect with Florida's vast investor community
Florida Lifestyle
Enjoy coastal living, vibrant culture, and sunshine year-round
Embarc Collective Scholarship
One founder and co-founder from each company selected for Ambition Accelerated will receive a one-year scholarship for membership in Embarc Collective for 2027, providing unfettered access to their nationally recognized startup platform.
Presenting Sponsors
Ambition Accelerated is made possible through the financial support of the following presenting partners who share a commitment to strengthening Florida’s innovation ecosystem.
Florida By The Numbers
Florida already has the scale to compete as one of the largest economies in the United States. The opportunity now is to organize that scale into a system that supports company formation and long-term growth.
#1
in higher education nationwide for 10 consecutive years
#1
economy in the nation for the last 3 consecutive years
#2
least business regulations per capita in the nation
#5
in tax competitiveness among populous states and no state income tax
In the News
Florida's Innovation Economy in the Spotlight
Ambition Accelerated applications now open to help startups scale in fintech, healthtech, defense and resilience
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Florida Council of 100 Opens Applications for Ambition Accelerated, Statewide Platform to Help Build the Next Generation of American Companies
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Latitudes wants to make West Palm Beach a company-building engine for the New York–South Florida tech corridor
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