Cenfluence Fall Meet-up

Cenfluence Connect: Resources for Business Growth. Small businesses and startups do not have to navigate Central Florida’s innovation ecosystem alone. Join Cenfluence and the Florida High Tech Corridor for an evening designed to connect entrepreneurs and growing companies directly with the organizations supporting business development, funding, commercialization, innovation, and growth across the region.

Whether you are looking for funding opportunities, business guidance, technical assistance, strategic partnerships, commercialization support, or connections to the broader innovation ecosystem, this event is an opportunity to meet the people and programs that can help you take your next step.

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Clermont City Center, 620 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711

What to Expect:

• An SBIR/STTR and funding workshop
• An interactive Ecosystem Resource Showcase
• Regional updates
• Dedicated networking with organizations that can support your business at every stage of growth
• Food and drinks provided, plus free parking

Who Should Attend:
This event is designed for small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, founders, and innovation-driven companies looking to better understand and access the resources available throughout Central Florida. Whether you are currently seeking funding, building partnerships, commercializing a technology, entering a new market, or simply trying to determine which organization can help with your next challenge, this event is designed to help you make those connections.

Agenda:

• 3:30 – 4:00 pm: Check-in & Registration
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: SBIR/STTR & Funding Workshop
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm: Networking & Ecosystem Resource Showcase
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Regional Updates
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Networking with Ecosystem Resources
• 8:00 pm: Event Concludes

Register for the Event