Helping Innovators reach their full potential
Our goal is to connect the right people, places, and programs to bring ideas to life while training tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to be skilled, experienced, and versatile problem solvers.
#1
in US for new products to market
TOP 10
in US for licenses / options for 14 consecutive years
200+
Companies built on UGA’s research & development
+531M
National impact from UGA Startup Programs
3500+
students impacted by entrepreneurship programs
Helping Innovators reach their full potential
Our goal is to connect the right people, places, and programs to bring ideas to life while training tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to be skilled, experienced, and versatile problem solvers.
An ecosystem of people-led, program-supported groups
The Innovation District has six core functions providing different services to different groups, but it also connects innovation nodes all over campus and beyond. This includes experts, equipment, incubators, and innovation hubs that provide support at every stage of the business cycle and with global reach to ensure members of the UGA community have the best chance of success in commercialization.
An ecosystem of people-led, program-supported groups
The Innovation District has six core functions providing different services to different groups, but it also connects innovation nodes all over campus and beyond. This includes experts, equipment, incubators, and innovation hubs that provide support at every stage of the business cycle and with global reach to ensure members of the UGA community have the best chance of success in commercialization.
Our Startups span across the U.S. and the world
UGA has a history of startup success, with over 200 companies launched and 1200 products brought to market, in many different industries, all around the world.
Our Startups span across the U.S. and the world
UGA has a history of startup success, with over 200 companies launched and 1200 products brought to market, in many different industries, all around the world.
Curated resources for building your startup
Our goal is to connect the right people, places, and programs to bring ideas to life while training tomorrow’s entrepreneurs to be skilled, experienced, and versatile problem solvers.
Books to get you started
From getting started to growing your startup, here are some tips, tricks, and everything in between.
News & Stories From the Innovation District
Innovation Ecosystem, Latest News
From Lab to Market: UGA Startups Pitch to Investors
Some of the most promising startup companies sparked by University of Georgia research pitched their innovative ideas to a group of potential investors on Jan. 22 at the UGA Innovation District’s first Investors Day.
Innovation Ecosystem, Latest News
UGA’s Industry-Forward symposium strengthens industry-university collaboration
The University of Georgia’s Industry Forward program hosted its first symposium on Feb. 23, bringing together faculty, staff and industry partners at the UGA Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel.
Latest News, Research, Startup Success
From Coast to Collagen: A Community-Driven Innovation
Dr. Peter Chiarelli and Dr. Kevin E. Mis-Solval didn’t set out with the intent to reinvent collagen, but rather to solve a problem. A shared curiosity about the potential of jellyfish eventually grew into a mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable collagen alternative. After years of research, experimentation and the right partnerships, that mission came to life: JellyCo, startup trailblazing collagen research.
Innovation Ecosystem, Latest News, Student Spotlight
Taking Entrepreneurship from the Classroom to the Conference Stage
Brooke Richards still remembers every detail of the moment she stood in a Los Angeles conference room, waiting for her turn to pitch to King’s Hawaiian with her classmates in the Innovation District’s Industry Fellows Program.
Join us for an Event
Learn, compete, and connect at one of our Innovation District events.
04.01.2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Startup 101: Legal Considerations for Startups
Attorney Joe Silver will cover key legal concepts for startups, from forming your business and structuring ownership to understanding investment vehicles and avoiding common pitfalls.
04.16.2026
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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
UGA’s Next Top Entrepreneur
During this live event, teams pitch their existing business plans or business idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to win total prize money of $17,500.
04.22.2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Startup 101: Understanding Governance and Boards
In this session, governance expert Lori Tiller will explain how boards function, what they’re responsible for, and how to manage them effectively as a company leader.
Bring your ideas to life.
The Innovation District is a comprehensive ecosystem of people, programs, and places working together to foster entrepreneurship and the commercialization of ideas at UGA.
