From Legacy to Liftoff: Volusia Innovation Hub Takes Flight with Grand Reopening Sept. 15
Volusia County Economic Development
September 09, 2025
The Volusia Innovation Hub, formerly known as the UCF Business Incubator in Volusia County, invites the public to a high-energy grand reopening event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at its newly branded facility on the Daytona Beach International Airport campus at 601 Innovation Way, Daytona Beach.
The Hub, which is overseen by Volusia County Economic Development, is a launchpad for the next generation of successful companies, providing resources, connections, and expertise to accelerate their success. Marking 14 years of entrepreneurship support, the Hub is unveiling a new brand, expanded programming and a cross-industry mission with a dynamic aviation-inspired theme honoring its location and future trajectory.
“From aerospace to agriculture and manufacturing to software, we are a launchpad for every kind of entrepreneur,” said Connie Garzon, manager of the Volusia Innovation Hub. “Our relaunch reflects a bold new direction uniting all industries through collaboration, innovation, and support.”
Event highlights include:
- Ribbon cutting and brand reveal
- Remarks from Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower and County Manager George Recktenwald
- Exhibits from client companies across diverse industries
- Unveiling of new programs:
- Launchpad Volusia (accelerator)
- Orbit Volusia (incubator)
- Mission Control (second stage companies)
- Runway Volusia (international companies)
- Volusia Tech Hub (a community for tech-likeminded individuals)
Guests will experience interactive tech demos, food and beverages, and the vibrant energy of Volusia’s business community. The event is open to the public. RSVP by Sept. 12 at https://VolusiaInnovationHubLaunchSept15.eventbrite.com.
Learn more about the Volusia Innovation Hub at https://www.volusiabusiness.org/research-center/incubators.stml. For more information, contact Economic Development Business Specialist Heather Edwards at 386-248-8048 or hedwards@volusia.org.
