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UGA Startup Program
Also known as: Startup Program, Innovation Gateway Startup Program
University of Georgia · Athens, Georgia
Quick fit check
- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
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Equity
Equity taken
Application
Ongoing
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-28
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UGA Startup Program
The UGA Startup Program is Innovation Gateway's comprehensive startup support initiative for faculty, staff, and student entrepreneurs building IP-based ventures. The program offers a structured pathway from idea validation to commercialization, including training, mentorship, funding support, and low-cost IP licensing.
Key Details
- Part of: uga-innovation-gateway
- Eligibility: UGA faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students
- Equity: Yes, via Georgia Startup License
Programs & Services
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Innovation Bootcamp | Intensive startup fundamentals training |
| Startup 101 | Lunch and learn series on entrepreneurship basics |
| M.A.P.S. | Mentor-Assisted Pitch Series for competition prep |
| I-Corps | Customer discovery training |
| Georgia Startup License | Low-cost IP license for UGA startups |
| Startup Mentor Program | One-on-one mentorship |
| FAST Grant | Federal and SBIR/STTR application assistance |
Pipeline
- uga-icorps → Customer discovery
- Georgia Startup License Phase I → Phase II
- Startup Mentor Program → Commercial launch
- SBIR/STTR support → Federal funding
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting UGA Startup Program at University of Georgia.
2 sources
UGA Office of Research
Innovation Gateway
URL: https://research.uga.edu/gateway/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Innovation Gateway is UGA's technology transfer and startup support office, led by Executive Director Derek Eberhart (Associate VP for Research). Established ~2015 from the merger of the Georgia BioBusiness Center and Tech Commercialization Office. Ranked #1 in the US for new products to market for three consecutive years (2023-2025).
Read on UGA Office of Research
UGA Innovation Gateway
UGA Startup Program
URL: https://research.uga.edu/gateway/programs/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The UGA Startup Program, operated by Innovation Gateway, supports faculty and researchers in launching startups based on UGA-owned intellectual property. Provides guidance on licensing UGA technologies, business formation, funding strategies, and connections to the Delta Innovation Hub incubator space.
Read on UGA Innovation Gateway