Description
ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) is Georgia’s statewide innovation hub and technology incubator operated through Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute, dedicated to helping tech entrepreneurs launch, refine, and scale startups. With a focus on coaching, curriculum, community, and capital connections, ATDC supports startups from idea conception through scaling — and has helped portfolio companies raise billions in capital and generate significant revenue. It offers tiered programs (Educate, Accelerate, Signature) tailored to stages from idea validation to high-growth scaling.
Eligibility
• Georgia-based tech entrepreneurs (not strictly limited to location for certain programs but core membership is Georgia-focused).
• Startups at idea through MVP to early growth stages seeking business coaching, curriculum, and capital preparation.
• Companies prepared to engage in structured business development and pursue external funding.
Process
Join ATDC Membership: Founders apply for Educate or other level membership depending on their stage.
Curriculum & Coaching: Participants receive foundational education, mentorship, and business coaching to refine product and growth strategy.
Accelerate/Signature Placement: Eligible startups graduate into Accelerate (for MVP/traction) or Signature (growth focus) programs with tailored coaching and capital readiness support.
Connect to Capital & Partners: ATDC facilitates connections to investors, venture capital, SBIR/STTR funding pathways, corporate pilots, and other funding sources.
Ecosystem Engagement: Founders access mentor networks, corporate allies, and community events throughout their journey.
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Tailored business coaching and curriculum aligned with startup stage and growth goals.
✔ Mentorship and industry connections through a broad network of experts and corporate partners.
✔ Assistance in securing external capital including venture investors and non-dilutive funding (e.g., SBIR/STTR).
✔ Access to coworking and innovation spaces in Georgia Tech’s Tech Square and other satellite locations.
✔ Networking opportunities and ecosystem events with founders and industry partners.
✔ Credential and visibility as part of one of the most established university-affiliated incubators in the US.
