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UGA Idea Accelerator
Also known as: Idea Accelerator, UGA Idea Bootcamp
University of Georgia · Athens, Georgia
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- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Quarterly
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-28
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UGA Idea Accelerator
The UGA Idea Accelerator is a 4-week bootcamp for UGA student entrepreneurs, sponsored by ATDC. It runs four cohorts per year (two in fall, two in spring), focusing on customer discovery, strategic planning, and revenue generation.
Key Details
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Cohorts per year: 4 (2 fall, 2 spring)
- Prize: $2,500 per session
- Sponsor: ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center)
- Pipeline: Feeds into uga-build-test-accelerator and uga-summer-launch-program
Focus Areas
- Customer discovery and validation
- Strategic business planning
- Revenue model development
- Pitch preparation
Recent Winners
- Switch — AI-powered platform
- Rotation — Clothing rental service
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting UGA Idea Accelerator at University of Georgia.
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UGA Terry College of Business
UGA Idea Accelerator
URL: https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/uga-accelerator/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Idea Accelerator is a 4-week bootcamp-style program that helps students validate business ideas and develop initial customer discovery. It runs four cohorts per year and awards a $2,500 prize. Serves as an entry point for students exploring entrepreneurship with structured curriculum on business model validation and customer interviews.
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