Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida
IT Services and IT ConsultingFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
EDC is South Florida’s only regional entrepreneurial support organization. With an exclusive focus on early stage science and technology companies, EDC is a nonprofit organization that leverages its vast resource network to provide companies the tools they need in order to grow and succeed. EDC has helped entrepreneurs across multiple industries, accelerating their growth and creating a vibrant, innovation-based economy in our region. Founded in 1994, EDC assists over 300 companies annually and has achieved an overall economic is in excess of $500 million. EDC accelerates new company creation and economic growth by: - Mentoring through the BusinessLINC mentor/protégé program - Qualifying startups as a clearinghouse for entrepreneurial activity - Coaching entrepreneurs and preparing them for investment - Providing introductions to capital through local angel networks and funds - Managing the Tech Incubator in Boca Raton, The Tech Walk at Coral Springs, and Broward College's network of incubators. - Producing annual conferences and meetings that provide visibility and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs. - Coordinating statewide programs that enhance the creation and development of technology companies - Engaging with local business leaders, investors, colleges and universities, government entities, and other public and private groups that share a commitment to Florida’s economic vitality.