ATDC

Name: ATDC
Address: 75 5th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, US
Telephone: +14048943575
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ATDC- an internationally recognized technology incubator- helps companies launch, scale, and succeed

ATDC provides business incubation and acceleration services to startups through coaching, connecting and community. Membership is open to technology startup companies in Georgia, from those at the earliest concept stage to revenue generating, venture-fundable companies. Our experienced team of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and mentors work one-on-one with startup entrepreneurs to provide coaching and connections. The ATDC Connect program links startup companies with potential investors and strategic partners, and the educational Lunch-N-Learn series takes startups from customer discovery through sales and marketing. With two facilities on Georgia Tech’s main campus and one on its satellite campus in Savannah, ATDC members benefit from a close proximity with one of the top 10 engineering schools in the country and connections to other Georgia research universities. Founded in 1980, ATDC is one of the oldest and largest university-based incubators in the country. Headquartered in Atlanta’s Technology Square, it is the hub for technology entrepreneurship in Georgia.

10/16/2026

Our latest ATDC Educate newsletter is live, featuring upcoming classes to help founders make better decisions, navigate risk, and build stronger companies.

Take a look at next week’s events and register through the newsletter. Link posted in the comment section.

10/09/2026

We’re closing out a great week at ATDC! From engaging events to portfolio companies reaching new milestones, there’s plenty to celebrate as we look ahead to another productive week.

Haven’t registered for next week’s events yet? Here’s what’s happening October 12 through 16. All times are Eastern.

Monday, October 12
Mond(ai)y Coffee | 8:30 to 10 a.m. | In person at Northstar Labs, ATDC’s AI Lab, Room 2230. Connect over coffee and discuss the future of AI.

Tuesday, October 13
“What is SBIR?” Info Session | 11 a.m. to noon | Virtual. Learn the basics of federal SBIR funding with Connie Casteel.

Evidence Before Strategy: What Do You Actually Know? | Noon to 1 p.m. | Virtual. Separate evidence from assumptions to make clearer business decisions.

Industry Research Mixer with UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | 6 to 9 p.m. | ATDC Community Room. Explore emerging research and connect with researchers, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.

Wednesday, October 14
AI to Impact: Building and Scaling | Noon to 1 p.m. | Webinar. Explore tools and approaches for building and scaling AI products.

Bennett Thrasher Office Hours | 1 to 3 p.m. | ATDC Lobby. Open to ATDC company members.

Thursday, October 15
Wipfli Office Hours | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ATDC Lobby. Open to ATDC company members.

Founder Decision Architecture: How Does Your Company Decide? | Noon to 1 p.m. | Virtual. Build clearer decision rights and accountability as your company grows.

Marketing Roundtable | 2 to 3 p.m. | Virtual. Discuss content marketing with fellow ATDC Accelerate and Signature members.

Please note: Entrepreneur’s Night is canceled this month.

Friday, October 16
ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle | 9 to 10:30 a.m. | Tech Alpharetta Incubator and Zoom. A free startup meetup open to the public.

ATDC Feedback Friday | Noon to 2 p.m. | ATDC Community Room and Zoom. A live founder strategy event to pressure-test your ideas and gain actionable feedback from experienced operators, mentors, and peers.

Register today and make time for your next step forward.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend!

10/01/2026

Last week at Feedback Friday, one pattern kept showing up: founders looking for momentum when what they really needed was clarity.
Through candid feedback and strategic questioning, founders challenged assumptions, strengthened customer validation, and identified the evidence needed to make better decisions.

Feedback Friday is ATDC’s live strategic pressure test for founders. It’s not just about presenting your company or getting opinions. It’s about pressure-testing your thinking, uncovering what you may be missing, and leaving with greater clarity about what comes next. Momentum creates activity. Evidence creates confidence.

Join us tomorrow for Feedback Friday. Link posted in the comments section below.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to the founders who completed ATDC Validate Cohort 2!

Through Validate, founders get out and talk directly with potential buyers to test demand, challenge assumptions, and refine their business ideas.

The framework: Guess. Listen. Validate. Refine.
The goal: Make decisions grounded in what buyers tell you.

Celebrating our Cohort 2 companies:

• Misfit Adventure
• Ten Sparrows
• Netminder42
• Meridian Intelligence Enterprises
• Code Comprehend LLC
• MedSyncIQ
• e-Sustain Power LLC
• KoolMicro
• Day Bright Co Inc

The next Validate cohort begins Monday, October 12. Bring your idea and be ready to learn.

09/21/2026

Another week of opportunities to learn, connect, and sharpen your startup strategy.

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 22 | 12–1 PM
Third-Party & Vendor Risk
Identify critical dependencies and hidden risks across vendors, platforms, APIs, contractors, and more.
Virtual | Open to the public

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 24 | 12–1 PM
Governance for Founders
Learn how to establish practical AI guardrails around data, oversight, accountability, and risk.
Virtual | Open to the public

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 24 | 12–1 PM
Nelson Mullins | IP Ownership | Lunch & Learn
Do you actually own your startup’s IP? Learn what founders should know about ownership, NDAs, trademarks, patents, and protecting your company.
ATDC + Zoom | Open to the public

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 25 | 9–10:30 AM
ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle
Connect with founders and the startup community during our free weekly meetup.
Tech Alpharetta + Zoom | Open to the public

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 25 | 12–2 PM
ATDC Feedback Friday
Sharpen your company before the market tests it.

Bring your pitch, product, financials, or biggest strategic question and pressure-test your thinking with experienced mentors, operators, and peers.

ATDC + Virtual

Ready to join us? Check the ATDC events calendar and register for this week’s sessions.

06/08/2026

Whether you’re looking to solve operational challenges, connect with experienced advisors, expand your network, or gain strategic feedback on your business, this week’s events are designed to help you take the next step forward.

Bennett Thrasher Office Hours
Wednesday, June 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | ATDC Lobby
Meet with one of ATDC’s long-time sponsors and gain insight on accounting, tax, advisory, and business growth strategies from experienced professionals.

Manufacturing Roundtable (Hybrid)
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ATDC Community Room & Zoom
Building a physical product? Join fellow founders to discuss manufacturing, prototyping, production, regulatory testing, inventory management, and other challenges unique to hardware startups.

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle (Hybrid)
Friday, June 12 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Tech Alpharetta Incubator & Zoom
Connect with entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators at this free weekly startup meetup focused on networking, collaboration, and community.

ATDC Feedback Friday (Hybrid)
Friday, June 12 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | ATDC Headquarters & Zoom
Pressure-test your business strategy, pitch, and direction with feedback from experienced mentors, operators, and fellow founders. Leave with greater clarity, actionable next steps, and fresh perspectives.

The companies that grow the fastest aren’t building in isolation. They’re learning, testing ideas, seeking feedback, and leveraging the right resources.

We’ll see you this week at ATDC.

View the full event calendar and register: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

05/04/2026

It’s a busy week at ATDC and everything is built to help founders execute faster, smarter, and with clarity.

AI-Enabled MVPs: Build Smart, Not Big
Tuesday, May 5 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Virtual
Learn how to build lean, AI-powered MVPs that test real value instead of overbuilding

Automating the Founder Workflow with AI Agents
Tuesday, May 5 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Virtual
Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and free up time to focus on growth

Office Hours with Troutman Pepper Locke
Wednesday, May 6 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ATDC 2nd Floor Lobby
Get direct legal guidance on formation, funding, IP, and scaling your company

Strategy and Market Access with Kelly Petrucci
Wednesday, May 6 | 12:00 PM | Virtual
Learn how to navigate healthcare strategy, patient access, and market positioning

AI-Augmented Selling
Thursday, May 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Virtual
Use AI to strengthen your sales process without losing the human touch

Office Hours with Nelson Mullins
Thursday, May 7 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | ATDC 2nd Floor Lobby
Connect with legal experts on venture financing, structure, and growth strategy

Founder Time and Energy Systems
Thursday, May 7 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Virtual
Learn how to protect your focus, avoid burnout, and operate at a high level

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle
Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Hybrid
Join a weekly founder meetup to connect, share, and learn with the community

Fundraising and Capital Strategy
Friday, May 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual
Build a smarter fundraising approach with strategy, psychology, and structure

Feedback Friday
Friday, May 8 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Hybrid
Pressure-test your business with real feedback from mentors, operators, and peers

This is a week built for momentum.

Show up, take advantage, and move your company forward.

Register here: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

04/28/2026

We’re already in the middle of the week at ATDC and things are just getting started.

Hope your week is off to a strong start. If not, consider this your sign to reset and plug into what’s happening around the community.

Here’s what’s still ahead this week

Nelson Mullins Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, April 29th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
ATDC 2nd Floor Community Room
Get a practical breakdown of SAFEs and convertible notes and learn how these early stage funding tools impact your future fundraising. Hear directly from legal experts and walk away with clarity for your next investor conversation.

ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle
Friday, May 1st from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Tech Alpharetta Incubator and Zoom
A free and open startup meetup designed for founders to connect, share ideas, and grow together in a relaxed environment.

ATDC Feedback Friday
Friday, May 1st from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
ATDC Headquarters and Zoom
Step out of the day to day and pressure test your business with experienced mentors and operators. Walk away with sharper strategy, clearer direction, and real next steps.

Sales Roundtable
Friday, May 1st from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Zoom only
For founders leading sales, this session creates space to share challenges, exchange strategies, and learn how to scale revenue more effectively.

https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

04/20/2026

A full week of momentum across AI, sales, and founder growth. Here’s what went down:

Monday, April 20 | 8:30–10:00 AM
Mond(ai)y Coffee, Northstar Labs Room 2230
We kicked off the week with open conversations around AI, bringing together builders and the AI curious to explore ideas shaping the future.

Tuesday, April 21 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom
Track 1 AI for Traction
Founders learned how to validate ideas faster using AI, saving time, money, and guesswork.

Tuesday, April 21 | 2:00–3:30 PM | Zoom
Track 2 Scaling AI Ops
A deep dive into transitioning AI from prototype to production, turning experiments into scalable solutions.

Thursday, April 23 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Zoom
Track 3 Sales Fundamentals for Founders
Breaking down the essential sales skills every founder needs to win early customers.

Thursday, April 23 | 1:00–2:30 PM | Zoom
Track 4 AI as a Differentiator
Exploring how to embed AI directly into business models to create real competitive advantage.

Friday, April 24 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Zoom
Track 5 Pitch Clinic
Because great pitches are not about slides, they are about storytelling that sticks.

Friday, April 24 | 9:00–10:30 AM | Hybrid
Alpharetta Startup Circle
A weekly meetup connecting founders across the ecosystem to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities.

Friday, April 24 | 12:00–2:00 PM | Hybrid
Feedback Friday
A high impact advisory session where founders received 360 degree feedback on strategy, product, pitch, and growth.

Register and view full details: https://atdc.org/startup-events-training-calendar/

04/17/2026

Yesterday’s Entrepreneurs Night at ATDC was exactly what this ecosystem is all about. Appreciate everyone who showed up, shared, and made the night what it was. Looking forward to the next one.

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http://www.atdc.org/

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