Where Great Entrepreneurs Make Waves

Groundswell Startups is a nonprofit high-tech incubator
and coworking space.

We bring together founders, mentors, investors, and vetted support services to surround entrepreneurs with the resources they need to build companies, disrupt industries and scale their company right here on Florida’s Space Coast.

We’ve built a diverse and robust ecosystem

We employ proven strategies for connecting high-tech founders with the human and financial capital they need to thrive.

01.

Providing

Individualized world-class
startup support

02.

Fostering

a culture of collaboration
& innovation

03.

Connecting

startups to the capital & expertise they need to scale

We’ve built a startup ecosystem that has a global impact… Right here on Irwin Street

Groundswell Startups is one of the most diverse ecosystems of founders and technologies in the Southeast – from modern lure chasing toys for dogs to unmanned defense systems to smart medical cushions, we are home to a community of highly-skilled professionals, creatives, and seasoned startup founders who work together to tap into each other’s resources and networks – we are deeply invested in seeing one other succeed.

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Groundswell is a gem – a great place to collaborate, work, relax, enjoy and give back to a vibrant, friendly community. This place really is about community and growth, and it’s run extremely well (thank you Shey!). Beer, coffee, food, community, low costs, and even ping pong. This is a space coast Gem and I look forward to working here every day!

Jason Handuber, Coworker

Since 2016, our co-working community has supported over 1,000 high-tech startups. Collectively they have . . .

$120M

OUTSIDE VENTURE
CAPITAL RAISED

$20M

EARNED REVENUE
IN 2020

$300M

IN TOTAL VALUE

We’ve poured over 10 million dollars of private and philanthropic investment to build out the infrastructure to give founders, innovators, digital nomads, and creatives a place where they can validate their ideas, build their technology, launch companies, and bring products to market – we’ve created a place where high-tech founders can call home.

We are supported by corporate partners who believe a thriving economy is one that includes a robust startup ecosystem