ATDC Educate / Accelerate / Signature Programs
Georgia's official statewide technology startup incubator at Georgia Tech, offering tiered support from idea-stage (Educate, $25-$100/year membership) to scaling tech companies (Signature). Provides coaching, curriculum, mentorship, investor introductions, and Tech Square office space - no equity taken.
About this program
ATDC does not provide direct funding to portfolio companies but supports fundraising preparation and provides investor introductions. Funded annually by the Georgia General Assembly. Member companies have raised over $3 billion since founding. Tech-related focus required for Accelerate.
Eligibility
Educate is open to any Georgia resident interested in entrepreneurship. Accelerate requires a tech-related company with at least one full-time and one part-time employee, an MVP, and beginning product-market fit. Signature is for more mature scaling tech and life-sciences startups.