Accelerate at Georgia Tech
Build momentum and grow your startup
Accelerators: Turning Ideas into Impact
Accelerators across the world focus on helping founders ramp up their startups. At Georgia Tech, we take that mission even further. Our startup accelerators support a wide range of entrepreneurs, from early-stage student ventures to full-time founders building scalable businesses. Through our programs, we help innovators find product-market fit, gain traction, and access the capital and mentorship needed to succeed.
Why Accelerators Matter
Accelerators are a critical part of the innovation ecosystem. They provide structure, resources, and connections that help startups move faster and smarter. For investors, accelerators signal that a startup has the potential for success, making them an important factor in funding decisions.
Accelerators are more than just programs, they’re launchpads for innovation. They provide structured support to help early-stage ventures grow quickly and strategically. In a university setting, accelerators bridge the gap between research and commercialization, ensuring that discoveries don’t just stay in the lab — they reach the marketplace.
What Georgia Tech Accelerators Offer
Expert Mentorship
Guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and faculty experts to help shape strategy and avoid common pitfalls.
Capital Access
Connections to seed funding, venture networks, and programs like the Georgia Research Alliance, which invests in early-stage startups and provides essential guidance.
Infrastructure & Resources
Velocity Startups delivers the tools, space, and support needed to move ideas from concept to market.
Training & Education
Workshops and bootcamps on business modeling, intellectual property, regulatory pathways, and investor pitching.
Networking Opportunities
Access to a dynamic community of founders, investors, and corporate partners who can open doors and accelerate growth.
Market Validation
Structured programs to help startups identify their target customers, validate their solutions, and refine their value proposition.
University Advantages
Leverage Georgia Tech’s research capabilities, labs, and talent pool to strengthen your innovation and scale faster.
Find Your Path
There are a multitude of resources and programs within our commercialization ecosystem that can help you on your journey. No matter the stage you are in, there is a program that's right for you. Use our pathways tool to find what you need at Georgia Tech.
