Incubators
Volusia County incubators exist to nurture local businesses through collaboration and learning. They provide hands-on support that can accelerate the growth of both new and existing business ventures. These collaborative environments provide access to experienced mentors, low cost space, a variety of funding sources, product development equipment and a pool of curious and creative minds.
Volusia Innovation Hub
Volusia County has ushered in a new era of economic development with the launch of the Volusia Innovation Hub, a transformative initiative designed to become the region’s premier destination for entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth.
Following the Volusia County Council’s strategic decision on April 15, 2025 to transition management from the University of Central Florida to the County’s Economic Development Division, the newly reimagined Hub represents a bold expansion from a specialized incubator to a comprehensive ecosystem supporting businesses at every stage of growth. The 8,000 square-foot facility which opened July 27, 2011 is located at the U.S. Customs terminal at the Daytona Beach International Airport.
The Volusia Innovation Hub isn’t just another business center—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of successful companies. Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea, a growing company ready to scale internationally, or an established international business seeking to establish U.S. operations, the hub provides the resources, connections, and expertise to accelerate your success. The Volusia Innovation Hub supports startups to mid-size businesses in Volusia County by providing education, resources, and support through mentoring and research while fostering relationships in the business community and our local university system.
Programs
LaunchPad Volusia
LaunchPad Volusia is an eight-week acceleration program designed to help startups refine their business models, become funding-ready, and gain a clear understanding of the steps needed to launch and grow their ideas.
Orbit Volusia
Orbit Volusia is a 12-month program for early stage companies across various industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and services. The CEOs learn more about testing new revenue models, launching new products and more. We also provide affordable office space.
Mission Control
Mission Control program is a commandeer's circle, also know as CEO Round tables, to help second-stage companies to scale from $1M to 10M. We accomplish this by teaching local small business owners different methodologies to obtain rapid growth in different industries.
Runway Volusia
Runway Volusia is a twelve-months program for international companies that want to relocate in Volusia County. Our main goal is to attract the best tech startups and teach them how to do and scale business in United States.
Volusia Tech Hub
Volusia Tech Hub is a community-powered initiative designed to connect local entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech-minded individuals through casual meetups and meaningful conversations.
Coming Soon: Volusia County Aerospace Program
The new Volusia County Aerospace program is designed to ignite innovation in the next generation of aerospace, drone systems, and intelligent logistics.
For more information about any of the Volusia Business Innovation Hub programs, or to schedule a facility tour, contact:
Connie Garzon, MBA-CBA
Volusia Innovation Hub Business Manager
cgarzon@volusia.org
386-872-3100
MicaPlex at the Embry-Riddle Research Park
(John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex)
The MicaPlex presents businesses with a unique opportunity for collaboration with the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University community to develop, refine and bring new products and technological services to market. As an incubator space, the facilities and occupants of the MicaPlex will provide such a network which extends to the University, not only at the Daytona Beach Campus, but to resources on the Prescott, Arizona, campus and the extensive network that is the Worldwide Campus.
