Incubator

The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is a nationally recognized science and technology incubator that helps Georgia entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies. ATDC provides strategic business advice and connects its member companies to the people and resources they need to succeed.

Headquartered at Technology Square on the Georgia Tech campus, ATDC has been recognized by both BusinessWeek and Inc. magazine as one of the nation's top incubators.

Our Mission: Economic Development for Georgia

Our mission is to increase the technology business base in Georgia by helping entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies.

We offer turnkey services and flexible lease terms in our facilities to facilitate startup and accommodate growth. Member companies aren't required to give up equity in exchange for our services.

A Diverse Community

ATDC member companies operate in many areas of technology, including:

Biomedical technology
Computers & electronics
Energy
Engineering & technology services
Environmental technology
Gaming

Internet applications
Manufacturing
New media
Optical technology
Software
Telecommunications

Part of Georgia Tech

ATDC is part of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute. This organization serves as Georgia Tech's primary organization for economic development, technology transfer and technology commercialization. Units within the Enterprise Innovation Institute provide:

Assistance to Georgia entrepreneurs as they launch and build successful technology companies
Technology-driven solutions for Georgia companies, communities and economic developers as they help grow the state's economy
Assistance to Georgia Tech faculty members in evaluating the commercial potential of technology innovations and forming start-up companies
Access to Georgia Tech research and other resources for companies