About the F.A.N.G. Incubator
The Founders Accelerated Network Group (F.A.N.G.) Incubator is a dynamic Hub—an innovation-driven, mixed-use ecosystem powered by Wells Fargo and managed by the Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University. Designed to accelerate entrepreneurship and drive economic growth, FANG delivers structured acceleration programs, targeted business clinics, expert mentorship, and competitive pitch opportunities. Through this comprehensive support model, the incubator equips early-stage and growth-ready founders across North Florida with the tools, capital access, and networks needed to scale sustainable, high-impact ventures while advancing community revitalization.
Mentorship Initiative
A structured, 6-month mentorship program facilitated by We Love Mentors that strategically pairs founders with experienced industry professionals, providing tailored guidance, real-time insights, and consistent accountability. The program includes defined milestones, performance tracking, and regular check-ins to ensure measurable progress, strengthen decision-making, and accelerate business growth and leadership development.
Pitch Competition
An annual pitch and business skills competition designed to prepare founders for real-world investor engagement. Participants receive hands-on training in crafting compelling pitches, storytelling, and financial presentations, culminating in a live competition where founders present to a panel of judges. Awards are granted to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, with opportunities for funding, exposure, and strategic connections.
Business Clinics
Designed to support you throughout your journey. Specialized clinics are offered throughout the cohort to provide expert guidance. Pitch Clinic, Finance Clinic, Ideation Clinic, Legal Clinic, Life Design Clinic.
The Rattler FANG Business Startup Accelerator
A 12-week, structured accelerator program facilitated by GrowthWheel International, designed to guide entrepreneurs through business development, strategic planning, and execution. Through a proven framework, founders gain clarity on priorities, refine their business models, and develop actionable growth strategies while receiving hands-on coaching, tools, and accountability.
The program is outcomes-driven, with success measured through defined milestones such as completed business models, validated customer segments, revenue growth targets, improved financial management, and investor-ready pitches. Participants exit the accelerator with a clear go-to-market strategy, measurable business progress, and enhanced capacity to scale, secure capital, and sustain long-term growth.
The program is open to startup businesses or those in the idea stage.
Program length is 12 weeks, but may be shorter according to the client’s specific business needs.
The Rattler FANG Business Incubator is located at 625 East Tennessee St., Tallahassee, Florida. In the SBDC at FAMU office suite on the second floor.
About GrowthWheel
The GrowthWheel Framework is a simple checklist that helps small business advisors and their clients have conversations about growing a business.
The visual tool helps to identify the most important Focus Areas and define decisions and actions the business should be working on. Advisors just have to add their own expertise.
For business advisors, GrowthWheel becomes a language that supports a better dialogue with clients, helps avoid blind spots, and helps advisors advise with confidence.
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Now accepting applications for the 2026 Fall FANG Incubator cohort. Apply now!
Contact Pamela Johnson at Pamela.Johnson@famu.edu for more information.
