Florida Polytechnic University is a public STEM university in Lakeland, Florida, with labs, applied-research institutes, industry-sponsored capstones, internships, and technology-transfer support. Its compact model connects corporate R&D with faculty and career-ready talent.
Florida Polytechnic University is a small, specialized public university focused exclusively on STEM, with more than 1,900 students and an applied, industry-oriented character. Its Innovation, Science, and Technology Building houses collaborative spaces and innovation labs, while applied-research institutes give companies direct pathways to faculty expertise. Industry partners engage through capstone projects, internships, career events, and research collaboration, linking corporate needs with student talent. Competitive federal funding includes National Science Foundation awards, and an Office of Technology Transfer supports IP protection, licensing, partnerships, and startup formation.