Since it was established in 2009, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute and its GrowFL program helped create an economic output of $510 million in the State of Florida, helping to create 3,285 jobs.
Florida Economic Gardening Institute
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems.