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The Fast 56 identifies, recognizes, and celebrates the world's fastest-growing USF Bull-owned or Bull-led businesses. The awards celebrate their success while providing a forum to pass lessons to the next generation of Bull entrepreneurs. Congratulations to all of our past recipients.
Nominated companies are ranked by percentage of cumulative annual growth in revenue for the most recent three fiscal years. Companies must meet all three criteria:
Nominations and applications will open on April 1.
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The USF Fast 56 scholarship embodies the spirit of USF Alumni entrepreneurs who encourage the current generation to dream big. We accept compelling applications from currently enrolled USF students with visionary business ideas. Applicants must submit an essay of up to three (3) pages typed explaining their ideas.
April 1
Nominations and applications open
June 6
Nominations and applications close
July 14
Award recipients notified
September 19
Awards Ceremony and Reception
The 2024 Fast 56 was held on Friday, Sept. 13, when the 56 businesses and their Bull leaders were celebrated in a dramatic countdown to the No. 1 fastest-growing.