The Runway at Florida Atlantic will merge under FAU’s College of Business, a move designed to strengthen the synergy between entrepreneurship initiatives and the college’s core mission.
The transition includes not just The Runway accelerator, but also programs like Florida Atlantic Wave, aimed to broaden the entrepreneurship brand housed within the College of Business. The programs have collaborated for years across the university, while sharing resources, co-developing startups and operating under the same mission.
“We are pleased to have The Runway return to its roots here at the College of Business. It started in the college 12 years ago and has since played an integral role in the launch of numerous successful startups and business ventures,” said Daniel Gropper, dean of the College of Business. “This new partnership allows us to serve more companies, founders, and students on a new level.”…