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Scout startups in Gainesville
Learn where early startup activity happens in Gainesville and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 141,085
- Time zone
- America/New_York
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Gainesville ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #403 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
4 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Gainesville
Accelerators 3
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Venture studios 1
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Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Gainesville
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Raising in Gainesville
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Gainesville
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Gainesville
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Gainesville
How does Gainesville rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #403 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
Are there accelerators or incubators in Gainesville?
Yes. Superscout lists 3 accelerators and 1 venture studio based there, including UF Innovate and 6Massive Holdings.
Which universities in Gainesville are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Florida.
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