Entrepreneurship at Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech is one of the top engineering schools in the US and has built a strong entrepreneurship ecosystem around its technical strengths. Atlanta's startup scene has grown significantly, with Georgia Tech at its center. The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is one of the longest-running university incubators in the country.
Entrepreneurship programs
- Scheller College of Business - MBA with entrepreneurship focus
- CREATE-X - startup launch program for undergraduates
- NSF I-Corps South - customer discovery training
- VentureLab - technology commercialization program
Incubators and accelerators
- ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) - Georgia Tech's startup incubator since 1980
- CREATE-X Startup Launch - provides funding and mentorship to student teams
- Flashpoint - intensive early-stage startup program
Student clubs and organizations
- Startup Exchange at Georgia Tech
- GT Entrepreneur Club
- HexLabs (hackathon organization)
- Women in Technology at GT
Notable alumni founders
- Coursera (Andrew Ng - also Stanford)
- EarthLink (Sky Dayton)
- Pandora (Tim Westergren)
- Greenlight Financial Technology
Local startup ecosystem
Atlanta is the largest startup hub in the Southeast US. The city has a strong fintech presence, a growing AI and cybersecurity sector, and lower costs than coastal cities. Georgia Tech, Emory, and the Atlanta University Center create a deep talent pipeline.
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