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All Georgia Entrepreneurs Are Invited to Join ATDC Educate

The ATDC Educate Program, the Southeast’s premier startup incubator, is for anyone in Georgia who wants to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, shape ideas into viable products, and discover if the startup journey is right for them.
 
Educate is a low-cost membership program that provides a foundational curriculum to build your startup knowledge: connections and coaching from experienced mentors; and a community of like-minded individuals across Georgia.
 
With seven locations statewide, we offer in-person and virtual classes, plus self-paced training so you can learn on your own schedule.
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Georgia Entrepreneurs: This is the Start of Your Journey

The Top Startup Incubator in the Southeast

Thanks to Georgia Tech and funding from the State of Georgia, ATDC Educate offers expert coaching, a powerful network, and proven startup resources to entrepreneurs across the state, all at a minimal cost.
 
To join Educate, you don’t need a product. You just need an idea, curiosity, and the willingness to learn.
 
Examples of training you’ll access: Customer Discovery, Product-Market Fit, Fundraising, Go-To-Market Strategy, Scaling Your Business, and more.
 
Your entrepreneurial spirit is calling. Join ATDC Educate and connect with a premier community of idea makers to learn the fundamentals behind building a startup and what it takes to transform vision into market reality.
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Why Join ATDC Educate?

Understand Your Customers

Learn proven methods for customer discovery. Validate your idea with real market feedback.

Gain Expert Guidance

Access experienced coaches and mentors. Receive personalized advice tailored to your business stage.

Build a Roadmap for Growth

Develop a strategic plan for launching and scaling. Gain tools to measure progress and pivot when needed.

Make Valuable Connections

Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. Join a statewide community of innovators.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Take advantage of self-paced online training. Combine with live workshops and virtual classes for flexibility.

Prepare for Next Steps

Position your startup for ATDC Accelerate and Signature programs. Build the foundation for funding and long-term success.

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Is the Educate Program the Right Fit For Me?

Check out our interactive tool to determine if the Educate program or one of our other portfolio member-level programs is the right fit for you. 

Questions About ATDC's Educate Program

Do I need to have a technology-related idea to join Educate?

You do not need to be a tech startup to join the Educate program. The Educate program is for any Georgia resident that is interested in learning more about starting their own business.
The cost to join Educate is $25 per quarter, or $100 per year.
Included in your membership fee is access to training classes, self-paced learning, and events for Educate members.

Click here to sign up for the Educate program.

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ATDC team members standing together after the 2025 graduation celebration. Our team helps tech entrepreneurs thrive within our startup community.

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What We Do for Startups

We equip serious, growth-minded, tech entrepreneurs in Georgia to transform their ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses.

ATDC is Georgia’s statewide innovation hub and startup incubator. We provide deep industry expertise, hands-on coaching, funding and talent connections, and proven economic and workforce impact that supports and inspires entrepreneurs and drives Georgia’s innovation economy forward.

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