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.
From getting started to growing your startup, here are some tips, tricks, and everything in between.
News & Stories From the Innovation District
Faculty Spotlight, Latest News, Startup Success
Kyle Johnsen wins Innovation Award from Georgia Life Sciences
Kyle Johnsen, a professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering, will receive the 2026 Innovation Award from Georgia Life Sciences, the state’s largest life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization, at the 2026 Golden Helix awards.
Corporate Partnerships, Latest News
UGA, Truist partnership drives impact on campus and across Georgia
From investing in entrepreneurship and healthcare to creating career pathways for students and alumni, the longstanding strategic collaboration between Truist and the University of Georgia helps to prepare the next generation of Bulldog leaders while addressing critical needs across the state. Rooted in shared values, the partnership advances innovation and workforce development both at UGA and throughout Georgia.
Moving research findings from the page to the bedside
As UGA VetMed’s first Faculty Innovation Fellow, Dr. Canaan Whitfield-Cargile will help colleagues connect with opportunities to advance their discoveries.
Associate professor named to UGA’s Faculty Innovation Fellows program
Sycarah Fisher, an associate professor in the University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education, was recently named to the second cohort of UGA Faculty Innovation Fellows.
Join us for an Event
Learn, compete, and connect at one of our Innovation District events.
10.28.2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Startup 101: Balancing Acquisition with Customer Retention
Learn how a loyalty-first marketing strategy builds stronger brands, deeper relationships, and long-term growth.
11.11.2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free Money is BACK! Come hear about new updates to non-dilutive funding resources available to startups here at UGA.
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.
