Ambition Accelerated
A statewide platform to compete for and scale high-growth companies across Florida.
Ambition Accelerated is a statewide accelerator platform powered by the Florida Council of 100 and its Foundation, built to attract and scale enterprise-ready, high-growth companies in Florida. It grew out of the 2025 Gold Coast Tech Accelerator and runs as four hybrid, sector-focused accelerators in different Florida regions. Founding partners include Related Ross, eMerge Americas and the Florida Council of 100; Embarc Collective serves as a support partner providing coaching and programming. Participating founders get mentorship from a large network of CEOs, founders and senior executives, connections to enterprise partners and investors, and one-year Embarc Collective memberships.
The four tracks
| Sector track | Host region | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| FinTech | West Palm Beach | Financial technology, anchored by Palm Beach County's finance cluster. |
| Dual-Use & Defense Tech | Miami | Dual-use and defense technology serving commercial and national-security markets. |
| HealthTech | Tampa Bay | Digital health and medical technology, anchored by Tampa Bay's health systems. |
| Resilience & Climate | Southwest Florida | Climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure, anchored at Babcock Ranch. |
Who should apply
- Enterprise-ready, high-growth startups seeking market demand, enterprise partners and long-term growth
- Founders able to participate in a hybrid, cohort-based program in the relevant Florida region
- Companies aligned to one of the four sector tracks (FinTech, Dual-Use/Defense, HealthTech, Resilience)
What you get
- Mentorship from a network of 75+ CEOs, founders and senior executives
- Introductions to enterprise / corporate partners and Florida's investor network
- A one-year Embarc Collective membership
- Placement in a sector- and region-specific accelerator cohort
How to apply
Applications for the 2026 program are reviewed on a rolling basis and open through August 21, with the program running October 12 to December 7. Apply through the application portal linked from the program website. Confirm current dates and requirements on ambitionaccelerated.com before applying.