Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

Innovation • Technology • Entrepreneurship

The Levan Center of Innovation is a one-stop shop for South Florida entrepreneurs ready to build a high-growth, scalable startup.

Programs consist of four pillars (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate and Post-Accelerate) and are supported by events, wraparound services, and mentoring.

The Levan Center also has Co-Working Spaces, Meeting and Event spaces, and a Media Production Studio.

Emerging technologies include: military-grade Cybersecurity Range (the only one of its kind in the SE US), Tech Maker Space (robotics, 3D printers, AR/VR headsets), AI Lab for Digital Cities, and a Volumetric Capture Studio (the only publicly accessible in the US).

Contact: Jaap Donath, Ph.D.
Assistant Executive Director, Programs
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Office 5043, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Office Direct: 954.262.4623 | Main Office: (954) 262-TECH
Email: jdonath@nova.edu

nova.edu/innovation

Broward College Entrepreneurial Experience BCEX

BCEx offers a world-class lean launchpad accelerator where founders launch start ups and small businesses. In addition, BCEx maintains a robust curriculum with a focus on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in our students, faculty, staff and non-college area residents. We are open to all!

Contact Us: BCEx@broward.edu

Social Media: @BCExBroward

www.broward.edu

Broward County Library, Creation Station Business

The Creation Station Business provides a collaborative workspace to nurture local businesses and entrepreneurs in a free environment. It is located at the main library in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Features include a conference room with a view of the city, meeting rooms for consulting with clients, a video-conference hub, and seats with individual outlets for use with your gear. We can host meetups, workshops, presentations, and your staff meetings!

Contact: creationstationbusiness@broward.org

www.broward.org/library/csb

City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is focused on creating an Innovation Ecosystem, with a variety of different platforms available to support entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures. Specific components will include: Education, Location & Events, Mentorship, Incubation & Acceleration, Funding, and Talent Development.

www.DaniaBeachCRA.org

City of Fort Lauderdale

The Economic Development section of the Public Affairs Division strives to foster a vibrant and sustainable economy in Fort Lauderdale.

By collaborating with businesses, community partners, and government agencies, the team works to attract investment, support local businesses, and create job opportunities. Through strategic initiatives and resource development, the section enhances the City’s economic resilience and promotes growth that benefits all residents and businesses.

700 NW 19^th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-828-6359

www.fortlauderdale.gov

Grow America

For over 50 years, you have known us as NDC. We’re now Grow America.

In a time of unprecedented growth, we’re proud to be the country’s first and most dedicated community and economic development nonprofit.

www.growamerica.org 

Hispanic Unity of Florida

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by local community leaders to serve as a haven for immigrants and refugees, helping them pursue their American dream and navigate the acculturation process. Today, HUF is South Florida’s largest nonprofit serving immigrants, offering 12 programs and over30 services in four languages to support the region’s diverse community.

Through our Emerging Entrepreneur Program, Hispanic Unity empowers aspiring and established business owners to build and sustain successful ventures. This dynamic program equips participants with the essential tools, resources, and guidance needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Interactive workshops, personalized coaching, and connections to a robust network of industry experts and resources, the program fosters skill development, strategic planning, and networking opportunities. Participants gain valuable insights into business management, marketing strategies, financial planning, leadership development, operations management, legal compliance, and access to funding opportunities, all while being supported by experienced mentors dedicated to their success.

www.hispanicunity.org

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

NFTE is a global educational nonprofit focused on bringing the power of entrepreneurship to youth in under resourced communities. NFTE’s rigorous programs are taught by a highly trained Teacher Corps, and NFTE students are supported by a diverse Volunteer Corps drawn from the local community, including business leaders and entrepreneurs. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, NFTE has trained thousands of teachers and educated more than a million young people worldwide.

Contact: Daniel Williams
Lead Program Associate
360 NW 27^th Street, Miami, FL 3312
Phone: 754-367-1384
Email: danielw@nfte.com

www.nfte.com

SBDC at Florida Atlantic University

Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) offers high-level consulting and training to small and medium-sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Florida SBDC at FAU has access to robust databases, business research resources and knowledgeable expert consultants who can help business owners and entrepreneurs successfully navigate the obstacles that come with the stages of the business life cycle, providing no-cost specialized services to fit their needs.

George Gadson, M.Ed.
Associate Director

Phone:  954-294-2408
Email:   ggadson@fau.edu

www.fau.edu/sbdc

SCORE Broward

SCORE | Broward’s mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses in Broward County.

www.broward.score.org

Urban League of Broward County, Entrepreneurship Center

The Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League of Broward County is dedicated to fostering opportunities for the creation, sustenance, and growth of entrepreneurs in South Florida, especially in historically disenfranchised communities. With our one-on-one small business coaching, signature cohort programs, and capital access initiatives, we are dedicated to helping you fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams and build a lasting legacy.

Contact: J.R. McFarling
Small Business Center Development Officer
560 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-625-2594
Email: jmcfarling@ulbcfl.org

www.ulbroward.org