orlando's only nonprofit 501(c)(3) tech accelerator

Start.

Stay.

Scale.

StarterStudio supports Central Florida tech startup founders with the robust and comprehensive educational programming, coaching, funding, and other resources they need to build successful companies that start here, stay here, and scale here in Central Florida.

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Our Mission

StarterStudio is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that works with partners throughout Central Florida to strengthen the tech startup ecosystem and to elevate the region in the eyes of investors, educating them about the advantages of investing locally in tech startup companies. The combination of educational programming, industry-specific and startup-specific mentoring, and seed funding makes StarterStudio a unique and powerful asset to the economic development of the region. It is only through support of others — including local government, academic institutions, corporate sponsors, and individual donors — that StarterStudio's important mission is fulfilled.

Accelerators

At StarterStudio, we build founders. Our programs equip you with business competencies and soft skills essential to succeed in any venture. From the first spark of an idea, we empower people to discover their potential, take risks, test ideas, and take action.

Bootcamp

Study the foundational concepts of Lean Startup Methodology with this flexible program delivered over two days or several days of shorter sessions.

Idea Stage

Validate your idea, build a business plan and a pitch deck in this part-time, ten-week accelerator.

Build Stage

Learn how to build and run a sustainable business and create your go-to market strategy with this 90-day, partially virtual, accelerator.

Seed Stage

Prepare your high-growth, fast-scaling company for outside capital funding in this 90-day partially online accelerator.

Evergreen Seed Fund

Our evergreen Seed Fund invests through convertible notes in eligible Seed Stage Accelerator graduates. That means returns from our investments are funneled back to be reinvested in future startups.

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

Launch Your Venture

Mar

6

Do you have what it takes to be the next #StudentToCEO? Bring your business idea to life with Launch Your Venture and win up to $10,000 in prizes! Apply by March 6, 2022.

SpaceCoast Pitch Challenge

Mar

10

Orlando Synapse

Oct

21

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Become a Mentor

If you are a serial entrepreneur, C-suite executive, or expert who would like to share your knowledge and experience with the tech startup community, sign up to become a StarterStudio mentor. We offer a variety of mentoring roles to suit your interests and availability.

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Join an Accelerator

We provide the connections and educational resources for tech starters and the entrepreneurial-curious. Our programs guide entrepreneurs along a continuous development path, whether beginning from the idea, build, or seed stage.

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Join our Speakers Bureau

If you are a local starter, expert, executive or tech leader who wants to engage and educate the tech community, sign up to become a speaker at StarterStudio.

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Donate Time or Treasure

Connect with emerging entrepreneurs and contribute to the growth of our region’s economy by investing in its tech startup ecosystem. The individuals and businesses who support our mission are essential to our success.

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