The Florida High Tech Corridor and its industry cluster initiative, Cenfluence, were proud to support and celebrate innovation at the Florida Early Stage Venture Conference, hosted by the Florida Venture Forum on June 2–3, 2025, at the University of Central Florida—the second-largest university in the United States. The event brought together some of the state’s most promising early-stage companies, venture capitalists, and innovation ecosystem leaders for two days of high-impact networking, startup pitches, and strategic conversations about Florida’s growing tech landscape.
We are especially proud to share that four Cenfluence Cluster Members participated in this year’s conference:
- Soarce (Energy & Environmental Sciences Cluster)
- SynMatter (Energy & Environmental Sciences Cluster)
- Verichem (Life Sciences Cluster)
- Crypto Tutors (Learning Sciences & Human Performance Cluster)
These companies exemplify the diversity and strength of innovation emerging from Central Florida’s high-tech sectors.
A special congratulations goes to Verichem, who was selected as one of the pitch competition winners, receiving a $20,000 award to support their continued growth. Verichem’s pioneering work in clinical chemistry reference materials was well received by both judges and investors.
This year’s event was proudly sponsored in part by The Florida High Tech Corridor, the parent organization of Cenfluence, whose support continues to drive innovation, economic development, and collaboration across Florida’s tech ecosystem.
We are thrilled to see our cluster members gaining visibility and recognition on this stage—and we look forward to continuing to help high-tech companies connect, grow, and thrive throughout the region.
Discover more about Cenfluence:
Cenfluence, an initiative of the Florida High Tech Corridor, is a cluster-focused organization dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth across high-tech industries, including Life Sciences, Energy & Environmental, Gaming, Esports & Entertainment, Learning Sciences & Human Performance, and Semiconductors. By connecting members with key resources, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities, Cenfluence accelerates market expansion and drives regional economic development. Committed to supporting a thriving innovation ecosystem, Cenfluence empowers companies to scale, compete, and lead in their respective industries.
