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Volusia Innovation Hub

Volusia County-managed hub in Daytona Beach running a startup accelerator, a business incubator and an international soft-landing program.

Incubator Sector-agnosticAerospace & Space IdeationEarly-stage

The Volusia Innovation Hub grew out of a 2010 Volusia County initiative with the UCF Business Incubation Program based at Daytona Beach International Airport, with a focus on aviation and aerospace; in 2025 it transitioned to Volusia County management. It supports startups, growing companies and international businesses entering the U.S. market through an accelerator, incubation services, CEO roundtables, international soft-landing support and tech-focused meetups.

Type
Incubator
Region
Orlando
City
Daytona Beach, Volusia County
Website
volusiainnovationhub.com ↗

What they offer

  • LaunchPad Volusia: 9-week startup accelerator (self-paced with live mentorship and workshops) to help startups become funding-ready
  • Orbit Volusia: 6–12-month incubator for early-stage startups with $1,000 to $1 million in sales, including an advisor and a digital business-assessment platform
  • Runway Volusia: 12-month international soft-landing program for companies entering the U.S. market
  • Mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, SCORE mentors, executives and investors
  • Office space by invitation for Orbit and Runway participants

Who it's for

  • Aspiring founders with an idea to validate
  • Early-stage startups across industries with $1,000 to $1 million in sales
  • International companies expanding into the U.S.

How to engage

Complete the short application on the website to be matched with a program; contact 386-248-8050 or vced@volusia.gov.

Visit volusiainnovationhub.com