Florida SBDC at FIU Business

We help small businesses launch, grow and thrive.

No-Cost Consulting

FIU's College of Business and the Florida SBDC Network have joined forces to provide local companies with a team of highly experienced business experts who offer confidential, no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to grow.

Florida SBDC centers do not provide loans nor investment capital, but guide businesses and entrepreneurs in seeking capital from other parties. This includes guidance on obtaining loans and equity investors.

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Our Impact

$345,739,325

in government contracts via
local, state & federal

$513,579,071

in capital accessed via
loans and equity investments

8,947

business owners assisted via
no-cost one-on-one consulting

28,037

jobs created, retained or saved

581

businesses launched successfully

95.08%

client satisfaction (2023)

Since the center started in 2014 through the end of 2024, the Florida SBDC at FIU team provided the shown client outcomes in Miami-Dade County and expanded to Monroe County in October 2018. These outcomes are based on annual client surveys conducted by Florida SBDC Network Headquarters at the University of West Florida.

Programs

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Partner with the Florida APEX Accelerator at FIU to unlock access to federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

The Florida SBDC at FIU partners with student teams to deliver AI-focused consulting projects that can improve operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making for small businesses. These projects are led by faculty and supported by students enrolled in AI, analytics, and business programs.

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

From preparing loan applications to connecting you with vetted lenders, our consultants guide you through financing options tailored to your business needs.