JAX Hub serves as a catalyst for innovation across Northeast Florida by bringing together global thinkers, startups, and local industry leaders to address pressing business challenges via structured open innovation programs. Launched in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, leading corporate partners like Paysafe, and innovation specialists such as L Marks, JAX Hub operates an innovation lab framework that pairs innovators with real-world problems and guided solution sprints.

The initiative leverages a 10-week innovation sprint model that helps startups and solution providers rigorously validate, prototype, and refine solutions in close partnership with corporate sponsors and ecosystem stakeholders. With a focus on financial technology and adjacent markets, JAX Hub also integrates academic engagement — offering opportunities for local universities and students to contribute to innovation efforts. The program timeline includes application periods, pitch opportunities, and live demo sessions where innovators can showcase solutions. By providing structured pathways from challenge identification to commercialization, JAX Hub strengthens Jacksonville’s position as a growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurial collaboration.

Contact details:

Website: https://jaxhub.us/

Email / phone: Available via contact form on website

Application portal: bridge.lmarks.com