CFL promotes intercollegiate competition across the Florida university system. Every team is built around a core of college athletes and military veterans β but our roster model is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and powerful.
Compete in CFL's game-based program to elevate your venture's visibility. Top performers earn the Forge Trophy and promotion to StateCF.comβwhere Florida's Invest Local Act powers independent capital formation.
Apply to compete as a team lead or strategic contributor. Our game-based competitions are mission-driven, vetted, and designed to foster professional growth through educational engagement.
Apply Now βAdvance through our season-based stages to earn visibility, expert mentorship, and nonprofit-funded prizes. The Forge Trophy is CFL's highest honor, awarded to the veteran-athlete team that forged the strongest company through competition, traction, and community support. Forged in competition, proven in traction.
Explore the Stadium βIntroduce your sports innovation venture to the CFL ecosystem. Benefit from high-impact visibility and coaching. Please note that all capital formation is handled separately and independently via StateCF.com.
Submit Project βYour tax-deductible contributions fuel our financial literacy curriculum and community impact initiatives. Support the future of athlete-entrepreneurs through general charitable giving.
Support the Mission β"Ready to Forge Your Legacy? Your jersey will be retired. Your company won't be."
"Your last game will end. Your last business doesn't have to." β Capital Forge League.
π CFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our competitions and rankings are educational, not investment advice. All capital formation occurs exclusively through the independent, regulated platform at StateCF.com.
Where Talent Meets Opportunity.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit β’ Florida-Based
We pair military veterans with elite athletes as equal co-founders to build sports-tech ventures. Through competitive, game-based programming, we transform athletic careers and military service into generational wealth. This is where founding teams are forged.