Three new companies have joined UCF’s Business Incubation program in Eustis, adding to what has quickly become one of the network’s fastest-growing locations.
Site manager Brian Bedrick said he has been inspired to see entrepreneurs working on their passions since he joined the site last month.
“Each of these companies has the desire and passion to create something great and we are looking forward to being a part of their journey,” he said.
Bedrick joined the team after spending a career in professional development and education.
The companies joining the Eustis location include a CBD-product company, AI healthcare firm and Scan ID 365, which created software to keep important emergency details at hand and accessible.
That company emerged after first responders couldn’t find emergency information quickly enough to treat an owner’s friend after an accident. One of its main targets is motorcycle riders.
Daniel White, CEO of Scan ID 365, praised the mentorship his firm has already received at the incubator.
“They have been instrumental to the growth of Scan ID 365,” he said.
Officials with the incubator have helped White connect with experts in various fields, including accounting and patent review. In addition, they have also helped him plug into Lake County, Eustis, Smart City and 1 Million Cups.
“The program has gone above and beyond to ensure our success,” he said.
CBD-health company Upaya Health and Intelligence Factory, which incorporates AI into healthcare billing, also joined the incubator.
Cofounder and CEO Justin Brochetti said the program has helped him connect with the county’s business community.
“Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation,” said Justin Brochetti, co-founder & CEO, Intelligence Factory. “It takes visionaries who believe in the mission and amplify the message.”
