Protégé Eligibility


Applications Closed.

Protege Should:

  • Be a small business (see Eligibility Criteria)
  • Provide services utilized by the University of Florida or any of the university connected entities, (i.e. University of Florida Athletic Association, and University of Florida Advancement).
  • Be willing to commit to participating in the mentoring program for 12 months
  • Be in business for at least one (1) year and in good standing
  • Be compliant with laws and regulations.
  • Hold appropriate license(s) to conduct your specific business in your City, County and State.
  • Be willing to attend all program related meetings, with mentors, protégés, and SBR.
  • Be open and receptive to receiving advice from the mentor

If you have any questions, please email sbr@admin.ufl.edu, call 352.392.0830, or Request an Appointment.


To support your success as a participant, we ask that all 2024 proteges complete a quarterly report about both your progress/challenges and the overall UF Mentor Protégé Program.

2024 Protege Quarterly Report