Incubator · Gainesville
Power Plant Business Incubator
A business incubator in downtown Ocala, established in 2012 and run by the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP).
Incubator
Sector-agnostic
IdeationEarly-stage
The Power Plant Business Incubator was established in 2012 as a launchpad for early-stage startups. It is run by the Ocala Metro CEP's Business Creation team and offers office space, free business consulting and entrepreneurship programs. In June 2024 it expanded with the IMPACT Business Incubator in Silver Springs Shores.
What they offer
- Incubator Partner program with flexible office space, utilities, fiber internet and 24/7 access
- Free business consulting for Marion County entrepreneurs
- Kauffman FastTrac, 1 Million Cups Ocala, Entrepreneur in Residence panels and a Youth Business Plan Competition
- Help with loan packaging and connections to potential investors
- IMPACT Business Incubator in Silver Springs Shores, with services in English and Spanish
Who it's for
- For-profit, non-franchise businesses headquartered in Ocala/Marion County that can scale, with gross revenue under $250K
- Aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in Marion County
How to engage
Schedule a free consultation at (352) 629-8051 or through powerplantincubator.com; apply to the Incubator Program through the Ocala CEP's Create Your Business page.
Links & sources
Websitepowerplantincubator.com/Programspowerplantincubator.com/programs/Ocala CEP: Create Your Businessocalacep.com/growing-jobs/create-your-business
Sources
Home - The Power Plant Incubator ↗ (retrieved 2026-10-05)About - The Power Plant Incubator ↗ (retrieved 2026-10-05)Impact Incubator - The Power Plant Incubator ↗ (retrieved 2026-10-05)Programs - The Power Plant Incubator ↗ (retrieved 2026-10-05)Create Your Business | Ocala CEP ↗ (retrieved 2026-10-05)