# FLStartups.com

> An open atlas of the Florida startup ecosystem — every company, capital source, accelerator, and program building across the Sunshine State.

FLStartups.com is a curated directory of the local startup ecosystem: 1529 listings (1032 startups, plus accelerators, VCs, coworking spaces, universities, and programs) across 9 regions.

For interactive queries, this site serves a Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint at https://flstartups.com/api/mcp (Streamable HTTP transport, no authentication). Connect any MCP-capable client to search listings, schools, and editorial content.

## Directory

- [Full directory](https://flstartups.com/directory): every startup and organization, filterable by category and region
- [Regions](https://flstartups.com/regions): the ecosystem broken down by region
- [South Florida / Miami](https://flstartups.com/regions/south-florida): South Florida centers on Miami's fintech, crypto, and Latin-America-facing startup base.
- [Tampa Bay](https://flstartups.com/regions/tampa-bay): Tampa Bay — cybersecurity, fintech, and a growing health-tech cluster.
- [Greater Orlando](https://flstartups.com/regions/orlando): Orlando — simulation, modeling & training, plus a deep tech-talent pipeline.
- [Jacksonville / Northeast](https://flstartups.com/regions/jacksonville): Jacksonville — fintech, logistics, and insurance-tech on the First Coast.
- [Gainesville / North Central](https://flstartups.com/regions/gainesville): Gainesville — a UF-anchored research corridor strong in biotech, medtech, and university spinouts.
- [Space Coast / Brevard](https://flstartups.com/regions/space-coast): The Space Coast — Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Titusville anchor aerospace, defense, and space-tech ventures.
- [Southwest Florida](https://flstartups.com/regions/southwest-florida): Southwest Florida — Naples, Fort Myers, and Sarasota host a growing base of health, finance, and lifestyle startups.
- [Panhandle / Tallahassee](https://flstartups.com/regions/panhandle): The Panhandle — Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Panama City pair state-capital govtech with university research.

## Schools

- [College of the Florida Keys](https://flstartups.com/college-of-the-florida-keys)
- [Eastern Florida State College](https://flstartups.com/eastern-florida-state-college)
- [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University](https://flstartups.com/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university)
- [Florida A&M University](https://flstartups.com/florida-a-and-m-university)
- [Florida Atlantic University](https://flstartups.com/florida-atlantic-university)
- [Florida Gulf Coast University](https://flstartups.com/florida-gulf-coast-university)
- [Florida Institute of Technology](https://flstartups.com/florida-institute-of-technology)
- [Florida International University](https://flstartups.com/florida-international-university)
- [Florida Polytechnic University](https://flstartups.com/florida-polytechnic-university)
- [Florida Southern College](https://flstartups.com/florida-southern-college)
- [Florida State University](https://flstartups.com/florida-state-university)
- [Nova Southeastern University](https://flstartups.com/nova-southeastern-university)
- [Pensacola State College](https://flstartups.com/pensacola-state-college)
- [Rollins College](https://flstartups.com/rollins-college)
- [Santa Fe College](https://flstartups.com/santa-fe-college)
- [Seminole State College](https://flstartups.com/seminole-state-college)
- [Stetson University](https://flstartups.com/stetson-university)
- [University of Central Florida](https://flstartups.com/university-of-central-florida)
- [University of Florida](https://flstartups.com/university-of-florida)
- [University of Miami](https://flstartups.com/university-of-miami)
- [University of North Florida](https://flstartups.com/university-of-north-florida)
- [University of South Florida](https://flstartups.com/university-of-south-florida)
- [University of West Florida](https://flstartups.com/university-of-west-florida)

## Blog

- [How to Start a Company in Florida: The No-Nonsense Founder's Guide](https://flstartups.com/blog/how-to-start-a-company-in-florida-the-no-nonsense-founder-s-)

## Optional

- [About](https://flstartups.com/about): who runs FLStartups and why
- [Submit a listing](https://flstartups.com/submit): add a startup or organization to the directory
- [Sitemap](https://flstartups.com/sitemap.xml)