Atlanta Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Studios Founders Should Know
Atlanta is home to dozens of programs designed specifically to help turn an entrepreneur's idea into a founder's business.
Hypepotamus tracks incubators, pre-accelerators, accelerators, and venture studios from across the Southeast. These are the Atlanta-based ones to have on your radar.
Who is it for? Non-traditional tech founders looking to build their first product, find their first customers, and land their first investments. The program is a 10-week, remote program.
Who is it for? The program assists Georgia-based businesses get procurement-ready so that they can identify, compete for, and win government contracts at no cost to them.
Who is it for? ATDC Accelerate bridges the gap between MVP and product-market fit. This program is tailored for startups that have validated their business model and are preparing to expand operations, grow revenue, and secure funding.
Atlanta Tech Village's pre-accelerator
A program is designed for founders at the earliest stages of building a startup. Whether validating an idea, developing a product, or preparing to raise capital, the program helps entrepreneurs launch and grow with confidence.
Atlanta Ventures looks for entrepreneurs prepared to commit full-time to building a businesses. Together with Atlanta Ventures, entrepreneurs find and validate an idea and once validated, the firm makes a first round investment into you as a CEO and co-founder.
The Center for MedTech Excellence is a novel partnership between the Advanced Technology Development Center(ATDC), Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), and the Global Center for Medical Innovation(GCMI). Its mission is to provide expertise in product realization, technology, and manufacturing to create job growth through the commercialization of high-tech products and services in the field of medical device technologies in Georgia that can compete on a global scale and improve the human condition.
Comcast SportsTech Accelerator
Comcast SportsTech is a hub that bridges the bap between emerging companies and the sports industry.
The Cox Cleantech Accelerator — in partnership with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub — is one of the leading programs for scaling sustainable companies in the Southeast US. The program invests in innovative, high-growth startups pioneering the next big thing in sustainability. The program provides founders with the capital, expertise and connections to develop high-value companies with scalable infrastructure.
Create-X Startup Launch at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech's Create-X program and workshops are for students and alumni who want to launch their projects from idea stage (or beyond) into fully functioning and viable startups.
Hatchery Incubator at Emory University
The Hatchery's venture support programs are for Emory students who have an idea for a for-profit or nonprofit venture. The program supports students from all nine Emory schools to bring their ideas to reality.
The Hatchery Accelerator, powered by RightShift
The Hatchery Accelerator, powered by RightShift, is a 10-week summer accelerator designed to help founders turn traction into momentum. By combining The Hatchery’s business-focused curriculum with RightShift’s AI-powered tools, technical infrastructure, and engineering support, the program helps founders build stronger products, validate their business models, and prepare for growth. The program is offered to founders nationwide, including Emory-affiliated and non-Emory-affiliated teams.
Engage is an innovation platform comprised of category-leading corporations
in the Southeast that have joined forces to support startups building the future of enterprise. The program is designed to connect startups with enterprises.
Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator
Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, powered by gener8tor and sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners, invests in up to five companies per year focused on fintech or related industry. Each startup selected for the 12-week program receives a $100,000 investment and a high-touch, concierge accelerator experience.
Supply Chain Accelerator at RICE
The Supply Chain Accelerator at RICE is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to take the next step of doing business with Fortune 500 companies or government agencies. The program focuses on contract readiness and goes beyond education to equity, presenting participants with exponential contracting opportunities. The program has reverse-engineered the contract acquisition process and works directly with corporations to create more access and equity in purchasing and procurement for entrepreneurs. The program is immersive and expert-driven, facilitated by key partners who provide industry insights and tailored technical assistance to growth-stage Stakeholder businesses addressing their specific needs.
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