Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) & Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
ATDC
ATDC has been the startup garage to dozens of early-stage science and technology-based companies - among the most renowned and transformative companies ever to be born in the Southeast. The founders we support are visionary, determined, and diverse; sometimes establishing a presence in Georgia just to be eligible for ATDC membership. With six locations around the state, we serve 150+ companies at any given time and graduate 8-10 companies each year.
GRA
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) is a unique nonprofit organization which brings together Georgia's research universities, business community and state government to create opportunities to grow Georgia's economy through scientific discovery. GRA’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship program helps Georgia’s universities move more discoveries out of the lab and into the world by providing crucial early-stage investment and advice to help researchers shape startup companies around their inventions.
SBDC
The University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as one of Georgia’s top providers of small business assistance, the SBDC has 18 offices ranging from Rome to Valdosta to serve the needs of Georgia’s business community. Since 1977, our network of partners has helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit, support, and success of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators.