Signature
Rapid Growth for Scaling Businesses
ATDC Signature is the premier program for scaling businesses. It’s where Georgia’s highest-potential technology startups, ready to move beyond product-market fit and into rapid growth, go to scale nationally and globally. The Signature Program provides founders with dedicated coaching, investor access, and deep corporate connections to accelerate their journey from traction to category leadership.
As ATDC’s advanced membership tier, the Signature Program offers strategic guidance and curated resources for CEOs and founding teams focused on scaling revenue, teams, and capital. Each Signature company is paired with an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), a seasoned founder who has successfully built, funded, and exited technology ventures. The EIR delivers hands-on coaching, pattern recognition, and practical advice to help navigate the complexities of growth.
ATDC: Where Startups Become Industry Leaders
For more than 45 years, ATDC has helped transform ideas into thriving companies through a unique public-private partnership between Georgia Tech and leading corporate sponsors. Our approach combines expert coaching, a robust curriculum, and a powerful network of connections to give founders the tools they need to succeed.
Today, ATDC supports more than 150 portfolio companies across diverse technology sectors. Each year, we graduate an average of 8–10 high-growth startups, and in 2025, we celebrated our largest class ever with 17 graduates.
Best of all? We take zero equity in your business. That means our advice is unbiased, our commitment is genuine, and our only goal is your success.
Why ATDC Signature?
Coaching
Work with highly specialized coaches who provide individualized guidance to help you navigate every stage of your startup journey.
Capacity
Tap into a vast talent pool and resources to build a world-class team and scale your operations effectively.
Capital
Gain support in securing venture capital and nondilutive funding sources to fuel your growth.
Corporate Connections
Access tailored pilot opportunities and partnerships through our corporate innovation team, opening doors to enterprise-level customers.
Community
Join an expansive network of tech founders, mentors, and peers who share knowledge, experience, and connections.
Curriculum
Leverage world-class facilities and ecosystem-wide programming designed to accelerate your learning and execution.
Criteria for Signature Level
ATDC Signature companies have achieved product-market fit, are growing rapidly, and are ready to scale further. These companies are able to access additional Georgia Tech resources to leverage their growth. Many entrepreneurs in our signature program have founded other companies, and some have previously been through ATDC with these prior startups.
Details
Requirements
- Seasoned founder team in place
- Fully commercial product in market
- Minimum $1 million in annual revenue or raised at least $5 million in equity funding
- Registered to do business in Georgia
Benefits
- Education & Regular Mentorship from business veterans possessing deep industry knowledge
- Preferred access to Talent pools, Investor Connections & Corporate Innovation Teams through our Connect Programs
- Regular Special Events offering ecosystem networking
- First access to centrally located, affordable office and co-working suites inside the vibrant Tech Square in midtown Atlanta
- Credits and perks from the ATDC Marketplace such as Amazon, Google, and others
Questions about the Signature Program
Do I need to be a Tech Startup to join the Signature program?
Yes. The Signature Program is ATDC’s advanced membership tier for growth-stage technology companies that have demonstrated strong product-market fit and are focused on scaling revenue, teams, and capital.
Is there an application deadline for the Signature Program?
There is no fixed application deadline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed individually. Admission is based on company traction, growth readiness, and alignment with the objectives of the Signature Program.
What does Signature Program membership cost?
Signature membership fees are $500 per quarter.
What is the CEO Roundtable Luncheon?
Signature members participate in a weekly CEO Roundtable Luncheon. In this confidential, peer-driven forum, founders discuss real-time challenges, share insights, and receive feedback from fellow CEOs and experienced facilitators. These sessions are designed to foster accountability, strategic thinking, and trusted peer relationships.
What is an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), and how do they support Signature companies?
Each Signature company is assigned an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), a seasoned entrepreneur who has ideated, raised capital, scaled, and successfully exited multiple technology companies. EIRs offer strategic guidance, founder coaching, pattern recognition, and practical advice, all based on their firsthand experience.
Does ATDC provide funding to Signature companies?
ATDC does not provide direct funding. However, Signature companies receive support in fundraising strategy, investor readiness, and introductions to relevant investors and capital partners when appropriate.
How long can a company remain in the Signature Program?
ATDC is an incubator and long-term partner for startups, and participation in the Signature Program is not time-limited. Companies may remain in Signature as long as the program continues to provide strategic value and aligns with their growth stage.
Do companies need to be Georgia-based to participate in the Signature Program?
Yes. ATDC supports companies across the entire state of Georgia. Companies must be registered to do business in Georgia, and at least one founder must be based in Georgia and committed to building a strong presence in the state.
Is on-site participation required for the Signature Program?
On-site participation is not required. Many Signature resources and meetings can be accessed virtually. For Atlanta-based companies, flexible office space at ATDC is available but optional.
How do companies transition from Accelerate to Signature?
Companies typically move from Accelerate to Signature after demonstrating strong traction, scalable business fundamentals, and readiness for advanced strategic support. Transitions are guided by ATDC staff in collaboration with founders.
Resources for Signature Portfolio Members
The People and Stories that Power ATDC
Read About Our Startup Success
Learn From Our Team of Experts
Meet the ATDC Portfolio Companies
Active ATDC Member Companies
Our portfolio member companies are past the idea stage, with a real product (MVP) and early customers, and are poised for rapid scaling.
ATDC Alumni
Graduating companies must hit significant business milestones, such as generating substantial annualized revenue (often $5M+), proving a scalable model, securing growth financing, or getting acquired, alongside having a strong founder team and product in market. It’s about demonstrating real traction and viability.
ATDC Unicorn Companies
ATDC is proud of our unicorn companies. These startups are valued at over $1 billion, which reflects exceptional growth, market influence, and investor confidence. We’re honored to have supported their journey, helping these founders build the foundation for industry-defining innovation.
Be Where the Action Is. Rent Space at ATDC.
ATDC offers premium office space designed to meet all your business needs with flexible lease terms.
Features
- 50+ office suites ranging from 500 to 1,500 sq ft
- 10 single and double offices ranging from 138 to 597 sq ft
- Subsidized rent, which also covers utilities, Georgia Tech’s high-speed wireless internet, office furniture, company logo on suite door
- Ability to book conference rooms and rooftop area at no additional charge
- Georgia Tech perks, including access to campus transit, dining facilities, sporting events, discounted rates at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, and the opportunity to join the Campus Recreation Center.
Benefits
- Be around like-minded people
- Have your catalyst close by
- Tap into Georgia Tech students, faculty, and researchers
- Engage with technology-related talent
- Limited access to ATDC spaces, such as the design studio and AI lab
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.