Life Sciences
We are focused on building an internationally recognized Life Sciences industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
Specialty pharma, tissue engineering, medical devices, diagnostic, mental health, destination therapeutics, and telemedicine.
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IN THE NEWS
Kismet Technologies Secures Key Wins in Science and Entrepreneurship
Kismet Technologies, a leader in the Cenfluence Life Sciences Cluster, continues to thrive with two recent major achievements that are positioning the company for significant growth. The Orlando-based, female-founded disinfection technologies company is developing...
Pink Lotus Technologies Secures Grant from UPS Ignite
Through the UPS Ignite Program, UPS has partnered with Accion to deliver $100,000 in grants to under-funded businesses and entrepreneurs.The Accion Opportunity Fund creates an inclus...
Limbitless Solutions Recognized as One of Florida’s Best Manufacturing Companies
UCF-based Limbitless Solutions has been named a finalist for a Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award.
The award recognizes the state’s best manufacturers ...
IDEM Systems is a Finalist in the Space Coast Pitch Challenge
Groundswell Startups is excited to announce the 9 finalists pitching for $20,000 on Thursday, March 10th as part of the Space Coast Pitch Challenge. IDEM Systems handheld hardware an...
Resources + Insights
Cenfluence is highlighting resources specifically for student-owned companies. There are a number of Central Florida resources for student-owned businesses including...
The Oxford Dictionary defines intellectual property (IP) as “a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or design, to which one has...
Resources Available to Small Businesses Interested in Entering the United States Market This guide showcases resources specifically for Small-Businesses interested in...
Business pitches are an effective tool for communicating the problem your company solves, the impact and market opportunity of the problem, the solution your company...
Jennifer Jacono is a member of the Learning Sciences + Human Performance Cluster. As director of Jacono Studios, she uses virtual reality to create educational videos...
Rocio Frej Vitalle is a member of the Energy + Environmental Sciences Cluster. As founder and CEO of Improving Aviation, she applies her background as an aerospace...
Carlisa Amoomensah is a member of the Learning Sciences & Human Performance Cluster. As executive director and founder of 4 Your Love, a licensed, non-medical,...
Mini Suri is a member of the Life Sciences Cluster. As co-founder and CEO of VELMENI, she developed a fast and reliable way to offer 2D and 3D dental X-ray analysis and...
Dr. Vanaja V. Ragavan is a member of the Life Sciences Cluster. As founder and CEO of AVIANA Molecular Technologies, she is leading development of a diagnostic platform...