Levan Center Has New Executive Director
Michael Burtov has been named the chief innovation officer of NSU and the executive director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. With more than two decades of experience in the startup ecosystem, Burtov will lead the Levan Center's mission to serve as the epicenter of entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and research in South Florida.
Burtov's experience reflects a deep understanding of how innovation centers can bridge academic excellence with real-world impact.
Powering the Innovation Ecosystem
The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University and Broward County acting as an economic and education development engine linking the South Florida innovation ecosystem.
The Levan Center supports the Founder’s Journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion providing programs, events, and wraparound services to entrepreneurs and early-stage startups for the buildout and scaleup of their business.
The Levan Center's 54,000 square-foot facility offers:
- Incubator and accelerator programs
- Co-working and meeting space
- Technology certification programs
- Specialized workshops, seminars, and short courses
- Professional networking and social events
Explore the Levan Center
Schedule a tour to learn about ways we foster a community of innovation through programs, memberships, events, and more.
Unveiling South Florida's Potential
Embedded in the community, the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, partners with public and private entities across various industries for a local, regional, national, and international impact. Listen to key industry professionals on how the Levan Center is connecting the innovation ecosystem in South Florida.
Creating an Impact
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Program Frequency
|
Program |
Sessions |
Times |
Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ideate |
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Bi-monthly |
|
Incubate |
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Quarterly |
|
Accelerate |
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays |
Customized Core Program |
Bi-annually |
Having this innovation center in Broward County is just another very important asset to have in this region. It will benefit the community greatly. Entrepreneurs will have a place where they can easily find like-minded individuals, like-minded companies, and access to tools that they might otherwise not have.
Michael Finney | CEO, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
When you walk through the Levan Center, you see that not one detail has been overlooked. From the use of space, from the design, the creativity and then you couple that with the support entrepreneurs are going to have from day one until the rest of their journey. Magic is going to happen here.
Katerina Perez | VP, Florida Panthers
