Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program
Veterans Florida
At a glance
- Cost: Free
- Who qualifies: Vets · Service members · Spouses
- Applications: Open
Full details
- Cost
- Free. The official page says there is zero cost to participants: the program is funded by the State of Florida, and cohorts, workshops, networking, mentorship and coworking access are all provided at no charge.
- Who qualifies
- Florida-resident veterans of any branch, active-duty service members, Florida National Guard members, Reservists of any branch, and military and veteran spouses (spouses apply directly, no servicemember needed). Discharge above Bad Conduct required.
- Format
- Cohorts (Launch, Getting Started, Growth), workshops and networking events run through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers in every major Florida region.
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
Dates and availability: Status evidence: The official Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program page says cohorts run year-round through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers across Florida, and links to an open application. Application window: Rolling. Apply any time through the Veterans Florida application. Availability limits: Florida residents only, with a discharge above Bad Conduct. Next start: Cohorts run year-round; apply any time.
- Credential
- Business trainingNo certification; cohort training, mentorship and networking.
Before you decide
- What is free
- Free state-funded cohorts, workshops, networking, mentorship and coworking access for Florida veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs.
- Who qualifies
- Florida-resident veterans of any branch, active-duty service members, Florida National Guard members, Reservists of any branch, and military and veteran spouses (spouses apply directly, no servicemember needed). Discharge above Bad Conduct required.
- What you get
- State-funded business training for Florida veterans, service members and military spouses: Launch, Getting Started and Growth cohorts, workshops, networking, mentors and coworking access through partner universities across Florida, at no cost.
- Credential and key limits
- No certification. The program provides business training, mentorship and networking for starting or growing a Florida business.
- Format
- Cohorts (Launch, Getting Started, Growth), workshops and networking events run through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers in every major Florida region.
- Location
- Florida, through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers including Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Nova Southeastern University, St. Petersburg College and Valor2Venture.
- Deadline
- Status evidence: The official Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program page says cohorts run year-round through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers across Florida, and links to an open application. Application window: Rolling. Apply any time through the Veterans Florida application. Availability limits: Florida residents only, with a discharge above Bad Conduct.
- Next start
- Cohorts run year-round; apply any time.
- Notes
- Veterans Florida is a nonprofit created by the State of Florida. Under Florida law, military and veteran spouses can attend on behalf of their own business.
- Availability
- Open
- Details checked
- 2026-10-26
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- Open the Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program page and choose Apply Now.
- Complete the Veterans Florida application; staff place you in a cohort or workshop that fits your business stage.
- Additional requirements and limits
- Florida residency required.
- Discharge above Bad Conduct required.
- Application link
- Open official application page
- Credential or outcome
- No certification. The program provides business training, mentorship and networking for starting or growing a Florida business.
- Application details checked
- 2026-10-26
- Application review status
- Official-source review completed
- Sources for these details
- https://www.veteransflorida.org/entrepreneur — checked 2026-10-26
- https://www.veteransflorida.org/about — checked 2026-10-26
- Availability checked
- 2026-10-26
- Current availability
- Open: applications accepted any time; cohorts run year-round
- Status evidence
- The official Veterans Florida Entrepreneur Program page says cohorts run year-round through partner universities and entrepreneurship centers across Florida, and links to an open application.
- Application window
- Rolling. Apply any time through the Veterans Florida application.
- Availability limits
- Florida residents only, with a discharge above Bad Conduct.
- Timing sources