Why Entrepreneurship at UF?

The University of Florida offers one of the nation's only specialized Master of Science degrees in Entrepreneurship designed to encourage successful entrepreneurial performance through creative, practical, and comprehensive education connecting relevant theory with real world application. Quite simply, our goal is to teach students to creatively pursue new opportunities and innovations with profitable or sustainable results.

The University of Florida fosters a rich tradition of innovation and creativity. Our faculty has been recognized as one of the world's most prestigious. And you can be assured that your fellow students will have the abilities and backgrounds that will in turn enrich your experience in the program.

In addition, there are a number of resources and opportunities on campus and regionally available to you as you complete your degree.

General

Enterprise Florida
Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville Area Innovation Network
Gainesville Council for Economic Outreach
Small Business Development Center

Technology

BioFlorida
Downtown Technology Center
Entrepreneurship and Technology Club
Florida High Tech Corridor
Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center
Integrated Technology Venture Program
Sid Martin Biotechnology Development Incubator
UF Office of Technology Licensing

Investing

Emergent Growth Fund
Florida Venture Forum
Gator Mezzanine Fund
Inflexion Fund
Synogen
V2R Group

Social Entrepreneurship

Change the World: Student Social Entrepreneurs at UF
Social Venture Plan Competition
UF Office of Sustainability