at Program
Bringing ATDC's Support to Entrepreneurs Across Georgia
The ATDC at Program extends the reach of Georgia’s statewide innovation hub beyond Atlanta, ensuring founders anywhere in the state can access the same level of coaching, expertise, and startup resources in Georgia traditionally found only in large metropolitan areas. Through a network of six Regional Catalysts, based in Albany, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah, and partnerships with entrepreneurial support organizations in their communities, ATDC meets founders where they are and helps them grow where they live.
Launched in 2016 and expanded in 2022, the program was created to remove geographic barriers and make high‑quality entrepreneurial resources available to all Georgians. Whether a founder prefers to stay rooted in their community or simply doesn’t want to relocate to a major city, ATDC ensures that location is never a limitation.
No Matter Where You Live in Georgia, ATDC is Here to Help You Succeed
Gain Access to Georgia's Innovation Resources
The ATDC at Program gives founders outside metro Atlanta direct access to coaching, community, and the startup resources in Georgia that meaningfully accelerate growth. Each Regional Catalyst works within their region to provide hands‑on guidance, helping founders validate ideas, build scalable business models, identify customer acquisition strategies, and develop clear pathways for growth. These Catalysts also serve as local connectors, linking entrepreneurs to ATDC’s statewide talent, mentors, curriculum, and events.
For founders in smaller cities or rural regions, this access can be transformative. It allows entrepreneurs to build high‑growth companies in the communities they already call home, supporting local job creation and strengthening Georgia’s broader statewide innovation economy.
ATDC offers free Educate memberships for entrepreneurs located outside metro Atlanta.
Our Locations: Statewide Innovation Hubs
ATDC’s statewide innovation support is fully interconnected. Entrepreneurs can work with any coach, in any region, virtually or in person, regardless of where they reside. In addition to our main location on the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta, ATDC has six regional locations, with startup coaches in each area, ensuring founders statewide can tap into startup resources in Georgia whenever and wherever they need them.
ATDC Programs: Your Path to Success
Educate
ATDC Educate gives every Georgia entrepreneur the knowledge and support to transform ideas into viable startups. Build skills, make connections, and discover if entrepreneurship is your path.
Accelerate
ATDC Accelerate helps growth‑minded tech founders build momentum and scale with confidence. When you’re ready to move from MVP to product-market fit, this is the program built for your next stage.
Signature
ATDC Signature is where Georgia’s highest‑potential tech startups transform into category‑leading companies. These companies are ready to move from product-market fit to scale. With dedicated coaching, investor access, and deep corporate connections, this program accelerates founders aiming for national and global impact.
ATDC In Action
What We Do for Startups
We equip serious, growth-minded, tech entrepreneurs in Georgia to transform their ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses.
ATDC is Georgia’s statewide innovation hub and startup incubator. We provide deep industry expertise, hands-on coaching, funding and talent connections, and proven economic and workforce impact that supports and inspires entrepreneurs and drives Georgia’s innovation economy forward.