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Atlanta Tech Development Center (ATDC)

Offered by Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)

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About

About This Program

ATDC Educate, Georgia Tech's statewide startup program, gives Georgians classes, coaching and mentors for $25 a quarter or $100 a year.

ATDC Educate is the entry-level membership program of the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Georgia Tech's statewide startup incubator, funded in part by the State of Georgia. It is open to any Georgia resident interested in starting a business, and you don't need a tech idea or a product to join. Members get training classes (in person at seven locations statewide, virtual and self-paced) on topics such as customer discovery, product-market fit, fundraising and go-to-market strategy, plus coaching from experienced mentors and a statewide network. Educate also prepares startups for ATDC's Accelerate and Signature programs. Membership costs $25 per quarter or $100 per year.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • Any Georgia resident interested in starting a business
  • No tech idea or product required

Area served: Metro Atlanta

The offer

What's Offered

  • Startup training classes, in person, virtual and self-paced
  • Coaching from experienced mentors
  • Statewide entrepreneur network and events
  • Path to ATDC Accelerate and Signature programs

Amount: $25 per quarter or $100 per year membership

Cost: $25 per quarter or $100 per year

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What You'll Need

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Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round
DeadlineRolling
Last reviewedNov 2, 2026

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