Resilience
Babcock Ranch
This is not a traditional accelerator.
It is part of a statewide platform designed to connect companies directly into Florida’s economy.
Southwest Florida is positioned to become a leader in resilience innovation. Launched in 2026 as part of the Ambition Accelerated statewide expansion, the Southwest Florida Resilience Accelerator is powered by FC100, Babcock Ranch and eMerge Americas, focused on technologies and solutions addressing climate resilience, infrastructure, and sustainable development. The accelerator fosters collaboration among startups, established enterprises, and investors, providing the mentorship and resources necessary to turn resilience challenges into economic opportunities and category-defining 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.
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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.
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
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.
REGION OVERVIEW
Southwest Florida is a dynamic and rapidly expanding region characterized by strong population growth, diverse economic sectors, and a high quality of life. While the region is smaller than some of its counterparts, it boasts a robust economy driven by healthcare, distribution and logistics, and emerging resilience technologies. With its strategic location, natural assets, and growing innovation ecosystem, Southwest Florida is positioned to lead the nation in resilience innovation, turning infrastructure challenges into economic opportunities and establishing the region as a hub for sustainable growth solutions.
Babcock Ranch, where the Resilience accelerator program is based, is America's first solar-powered town and one of Florida's most recognized examples of resilient community development. The community has become a national case study in how growth, sustainability, infrastructure resilience, housing, and economic development can work together.
Southwest BY THE NUMBERS
55%
+41.9%
Large demand and market for resilience products in Florida given that three-quarters of residents live in coastal counties.
