APEX Accelerator

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What is the Florida APEX?

The Florida APEX Accelerator at the Florida Atlantic helps Florida-based businesses identify, compete for, and win government contracts in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Established by Congress in 1985, APEX Accelerators expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the broad spectrum of opportunities available to support America’s industrial base. The APEX Accelerators program focuses on building a strong, sustainable, and resilient U.S. supply chains by assisting a wide range of businesses that pursue and perform under contracts with the DoD, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors.

How can we help?

Our experienced and knowledgeable government contracting consultants help Florida businesses research and bid on government contracts. Our consultants are knowledgeable, experienced and eager to assist you in making selling to the government less complicated and more profitable.

Through our service offering, we can help you in areas, including:

  • Determining suitability for government contracting
  • Understanding the language and basics of contracting
  • Securing necessary federal, state, and local government registrations
  • Assistance in applying for small business programs including agency certified programs (SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone) and self-certifying programs (SDB, EDWOSB, MBE), and more.
  • Connecting with government buyers and prime contractors
  • Identifying proposal and bid opportunities.
  • Developing a customized profile on automated bid match service
  • Reviewing solicitations, proposal documents, and making recommendations
  • Small Business (SB) Innovative Research (SBIR) / SB Technology Transfer (STTR)
  • Training and awareness on cybersecurity, risks of foreign ownership, control and influence, and intellectual and property protection.
How do I get started?

Request Consulting

The Florida APEX Accelerator at FAU is a member of the Florida APEX Accelerator, a statewide network powered by the University of West Florida and funded in part by the State of Florida and local partners, including the Florida Atlantic University. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

For more information, visit https://www.flapex.org/