Local Resources

Gainesville and North Central Florida resources for startups

Incubators & Coworking

Starter Space

Coworking space and entrepreneurial hub offering hot desks, private offices, and programs like GatorLab (build a business in 3 months).

Santa Fe College CIED

Business incubator with shared working space in downtown Gainesville's Blount Hall for early-stage startups.

Gainesville Innovation District

Public-private partnership zone between Midtown and Downtown housing incubators, co-work spaces, and 80+ businesses.

Nonprofits & Free Support

startGNV

501(c)(3) nonprofit growing Gainesville's innovation ecosystem. Hosts CelebrateGNV awards including a $5K Rising Star grant.

SCORE North Florida

Free mentoring and workshops from experienced business professionals on planning, legal basics, marketing, and more.

Florida SBDC (Gainesville Office)

Free business consulting and training on business plans, market research, and financial projections.

Networking & Community

Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

Regional chamber hosting 100+ events annually connecting businesses and entrepreneurs.

startGNV Events & Meetups

Regular community events including Super Meetups, BarCamp GNV, and monthly speaker series for founders and developers.

CareerSource North Central Florida

Regional workforce development — local labor market data, hiring resources, and talent pipeline support.

Marketing & Branding

PHOS Creative

Award-winning Gainesville digital marketing agency with 10+ years serving local and national clients.

DM Creative Studios

Branding and identity agency that works with startups on logos, stationery, and visual identity.

Makerspaces & Tech

Gainesville Hackerspace

501(c)(3) makerspace with 24/7 access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronics workstations. Public nights Tuesdays at 7pm.