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Georgia Kickstart Fund
Also known as: Kickstart Fund, Georgia Kickstart
University of Georgia · Athens, Georgia
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- No equity required
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Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-28
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Georgia Kickstart Fund
The Georgia Kickstart Fund is a student-managed grant fund that provides non-dilutive funding to UGA student startups. Since its inception, the fund has deployed $160,232+ to 49 startups. Students manage the fund, gaining hands-on venture capital experience while supporting peer entrepreneurs.
Key Details
- Type: Student-managed grant fund
- Total deployed: $160,232+ to 49 startups
- Eligibility: All UGA students
- Equity: None — non-dilutive grants
Grant Tiers
| Tier | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $500–$1,000 | Early-stage idea validation |
| Regular | $1,000–$5,000 | Business development and growth |
| Follow-on | $5,000–$10,000 | Scaling and commercialization |
Alumni Success
Kickstart Fund recipients have raised follow-on funding from prominent investors including Mark Cuban, demonstrating the fund's ability to identify and support promising ventures.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Georgia Kickstart Fund at University of Georgia.
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Georgia Kickstart Fund / UGA
Georgia Kickstart Fund
URL: https://gakickstartfund.uga.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Georgia Kickstart Fund is a student-managed non-dilutive grant fund providing three tiers of funding to UGA student startups: Starter Grants ($500-$1,000), Regular Grants ($1,000-$5,000), and Follow-on Grants (up to $10,000). Since inception, $160,232+ has been deployed to 49 student startups, giving student managers hands-on venture funding experience.
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