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**Florida Power & Light's Incubator Program Offers $100,000 Grant for Startups**

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County has announced an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups through a message shared on their Facebook platform. Florida Power & Light (FPL), an investor of EDC Sarasota County, has opened applications for its incubator program at 35 Mules, located in Juno Beach, Florida.

Selected participants will gain access to FPL's state-of-the-art innovation hub at 35 Mules and receive a $100,000 non-equity cash grant to support their program participation. This initiative supports burgeoning entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow their businesses.

Interested applicants can find further details by visiting [35 Mules' application page](https://www.35mules.com/application.html).

#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #EconomicDevelopment

Source: Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County | Sarasota FL | Facebook

Source Type: Business

Source Location:

North Port, FL

301 N Cattlemen Rd Suite #203, Sarasota, FL

https://www.facebook.com/757077153131090/posts/1067407108764758

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