Eligibility Criteria


Eligibility Criteria for Registering as a UF Small Business

The University of Florida is committed to expanding opportunities for small businesses by engaging with a broad range of industries and suppliers. Our goal is to enhance the number of businesses we collaborate with and strengthen our supplier network.

Below is a list of eligibility criteria for small businesses interested in working with the institution:

SMALL EMERGING BUSINESS *

An independently owned and operated business concern that employs 15 or fewer permanent full-time employees, and that, together with its affiliates, has a net worth of not more than $1 million.

* UF-Specific Classification

SMALL BUSINESS

An independently owned and operated business concern that employs 200 or fewer permanent full-time employees, and that, together with its affiliates, has a net worth of not more than $5 million and is domiciled in the State of Florida.

Approved Certifying Agencies

The University strongly encourages firms interested in doing business with the institution to become certified. Below are a list of approved certifying agencies.

We recognize additional federal, state, county and city certifications. If you have any questions, please contact sbr@admin.ufl.edu or (352) 392-0380.