Cenfluence is a cluster management organization that spans a 23 county region in Florida with over 200 members in the industry sectors of Energy+Environmental, Gaming Entertainment + eSports, Learning Sciences + Human Performance, Life Sciences and Semiconductors.
Cenfluence provides business support, R+D guidance, promotes cross cluster collaboration, fosters innovation between industry and academia, and visibility for its members through national and international cluster representation.
Their mission is leveraging synergies, existing regional strengths and a well-established global network. Cenfluence addresses the needs of businesses and citizens resulting in expanded economic opportunities and job creation for Central Florida. The vision is to build internationally recognized industry clusters that are globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy.
Across their 23-county region that spans Central Florida, our organization is anchored by three of the United States largest research institutions: the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF).
Dedicated entrepreneurs, physicians, creators, researchers and scientists are creating a robust Life Sciences sector that spans digital health, healthcare simulations, sports and wellness, pharmacology and more.
The industry is anchored by multiple healthcare systems, supports 150,000 jobs and boasts 20,000 graduates annually. Cenfluence is proud to support this growing and important cluster, helping organizations within the Life Sciences industry innovate life-changing solutions.
Cenfluece is happy to engage with the ECHAlliance community to help them connect globally with other life sciences clusters to promote their members internationally, facilitating their business expansion.
They also seek support in assisting Life Science companies from abroad to establish a presence in Central Florida. By promoting the region as more than just a tourist destination, they aim to highlight their robust Life Sciences ecosystem and serve as the primary connector and resource for these companies. Additionally, they want to learn about best practices in the healthcare ecosystem and collaborate with global innovation in this industry, and find organizations willing to pilot innovations created by the cluster members they serve.
