Florida-based Bethune Cookman University announces venture incubation programme to work with startups in its ecosystem.

Bethune-Cookman University, based in Central Florida, is launching a new innovation initiative which aims to work with startups in the local area.

The Venture Incubation Programme, run by BCU’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development will provide free services to Daytona Beach startups and small businesses, such as marketing, financing, strategic planning, and business development.

BCU said research conducted by the university noted that economically and socially disadvantaged businesses in Central Florida are generating less revenues than other startups in…