FL-CAN Grant Overview
Program Overview & Purpose
The Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN) links Florida-based universities, incubation networks, investors and industry resources together to create a network of Proof of Concept centers to accelerate the creation and commercialization of innovative clean technology research into new technology companies or to license into existing firms.
FL-CAN incorporates a broad set of clean technology domains including:
- Solar Power
- Building Science
- Energy Efficiency
- Load Control Systems
- Hydrogen/Fuel Cells
- Energy Storage
- Material Engineering
- Microfabrication
- HVAC/Ventilation
- Biofuels
- Ethanol Production
- Nanoscience
- Smart Grid
- Thin Film Solar
- Marine Renewable Energy
Services Available for Entrepreneurs & CleanTech Companies
The objective of FL-CAN is to accelerate the commercialization of innovative Cleantech research. For that purpose, the following resources are available:
- CleanTech IP Catalog – A focal point for accessing a catalog of all energy research conducted at Florida universities or via the SBIR program to foster the exchange of ideas between industry and university innovators
- Lab Network Catalog – statewide network of laboratory facilities that are available to mature promising research into commercial prototypes
- Service Provider Catalog – list of external service providers for those in need of cleantech development services within Florida
- Mentor Network – statewide network of business mentors, industry experts, and investors to assist in business strategy, financing, and management for new technology ventures
- Market Research – A dedicated market research team that can assist with market evaluation and business plan development
- Entrepreneurship Development – Educational programs that focus on new venture creation, financing, growth, and offer support for developing SBIR proposals that utilize university clean technology research
- Funding – Funds that can be used for pre-seed funding of commercial prototype development, business planning, market research, and industry expertise
- FL-CAN Showcase – Annual showcase to highlight innovative, high-growth clean technology companies in Florida and to broker introductions to investors and industry partners
The FL CAN project is funded by a grant from the Economic Development Administration and the Department of Energy as part of the i6 Challenge. For more info on the i6 Challenge please refer to the Fact Sheet at www.energy.gov or the article at www.doe.gov.
