Space Florida is an Independent Special District of the State of Florida, created by Chapter 331, Part II, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of fostering the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading space industry in Florida.

As the State of Florida's aerospace economic development agency, Space Florida fosters bold economic development activities to expand domestic and international opportunities that support talent development, enhance infrastructure and support governments and organizations in improving the state's competitive business climate. Space Florida does this by supporting, assisting, facilitating and/or consulting on space industry-related needs for:

• Attracting, retaining, and expanding aerospace-related businesses
  -Arranging financial incentives and providing start-up and relocation support
  -Providing financial and business consulting, including consulting on business formation,
   relocation and venture development
• Development of targeted infrastructure
• Workforce training and placement
• Research and Development
• STEM-related innovative educational programs, summits and conferences