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Advanced Technology Development Center
Also known as: ATDC
Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta, Georgia
Quick fit check
- Indirect support only
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Rolling
State Wide
Last activity
2026-06-28
High confidence
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly. The longest-running and one of the most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States. Part of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute and Office of Commercialization.
Impact
- $3B+ in investment financing raised by graduate companies
- $12B+ in revenue generated in Georgia
- 248 graduated companies (through 2025)
- 4 unicorn companies
- 90% of portfolio companies operating 5 years after graduation
- 7+ statewide office locations
Services
- ATDC Educate: Entry-level curriculum and coaching for all Georgia entrepreneurs
- ATDC Accelerate: 1:1 coaching from serial entrepreneurs
- ATDC Signature: Connections to customers, capital, and Georgia Tech resources
Locations
Tech Square (HQ, Atlanta) plus ATDC@ Albany, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Peachtree Corners, Savannah. Programming in Alpharetta, Braselton, Sandy Springs.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
ATDC — state of Georgia's technology startup incubator, founded 1980 by Georgia General Assembly. Longest-running university-affiliated incubator in US. Impact: $3B+ raised, $12B+ revenue generated, 248 graduates (through 2025), 4 unicorns, 90% operating 5 years post-graduation. Three tracks: Educate (curriculum/coaching), Accelerate (1:1 coaching), Signature (capital/customer connections). 7+ statewide locations. North Star AI Lab launched 2025.
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Georgia Tech Office of Commercialization
Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Office of Commercialization
Office of Commercialization ecosystem page. Six pivotal units: ATDC, CREATE-X, Quadrant-i, VentureLab, Technology Licensing, Velocity Startups. Also includes GTF Ventures, Pediatric Innovation Network, Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures. 2025 by the numbers: 464 invention disclosures, 143 startups launched, 124 patents issued.
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