{"id":7239,"date":"2024-02-27T22:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/?page_id=7239"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:22:34","slug":"spark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/ignite\/ignite-programs\/spark\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1201\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/03\/Spark-Meeting.jpg\" alt=\"A student presenting to a group of students in a class.\" class=\"wp-image-8631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/03\/Spark-Meeting.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/03\/Spark-Meeting-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/03\/Spark-Meeting-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eng.ufl.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/179\/2026\/03\/Spark-Meeting-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spark Studio is an on-campus startup and innovation hub providing resources, networking, and mentorship for students interested in starting or growing a company. Students from any major at all levels of study are welcome to join the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spark program equips students with practical skills and foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship. We\u2019ll help you work from whatever stage you&#8217;re at, whether that&#8217;s an idea, a prototype, or a business model, towards a successful venture. Through curated information, educational\/networking events and getting feedback on deliverables, students will transform their ideas into ventures. It is a deep dive into the real-world process of launching and growing a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in learning about, creating, or joining a startup? 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