The Florida Council of 100 and its Foundation announced Friday that they are expanding the Ambition Accelerated platform with two new accelerator tracks focused on healthcare and resilience.
The new tracks are scheduled to launch in fall 2026 and will expand the platform beyond its initial Gold Coast Tech Accelerator, which was developed with eMerge Americas and Related Ross. That program focused on fintech and dual-use defense companies.
The Tampa Bay track will be based at Embarc Collective and will focus on companies working in healthcare delivery, medical devices, diagnostics and digital health. The Southwest Florida track will be based at Babcock Ranch and will focus on infrastructure resilience, water systems, energy and climate adaptation.
The Council said all four accelerator tracks will run at the same time this fall and that the platform is intended to connect companies with customers, capital, industry leaders and regional partners as they seek to grow in Florida.
“Florida has the underlying strengths to compete at a much higher level, but realizing that potential requires coordination,” said George LeMieux, Chairman of The Florida Council of 100 and Chairman of the Board at Gunster. “What’s different about this effort is that it brings together business leadership, industry, and regional assets in a way that is aligned and intentional. That’s how you create the conditions for long-term economic competitiveness.”
The announcement was made as business, technology and investment leaders gathered in Miami for eMerge Americas, an event focused on connecting founders, investors and companies across sectors including healthcare, national security, finance and emerging technologies.
The Council said Embarc Collective and eMerge Americas will provide programmatic support across the accelerator tracks. A full list of partners is expected later this summer, along with a global call for applications.
