Support Services

Biolocity

GLS note: Money, education and hands-on commercialization management in one place — for Emory and Georgia Tech innovators.

A philanthropic, multi-institutional accelerator supporting and accelerating the commercialization of early-stage medical technologies, operated jointly by Georgia Tech and Emory University. Three integrated components: Biolocity U (educational resources on life science commercialization), Biolocity Fund (more than $1.5M available annually to Emory and Georgia Tech innovations through a multi-stage competitive application process), and Biolocity Launch — active project management and formal coordination with the life-sciences commercialization ecosystem for Biolocity Fund awardees.

Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)

Atlanta

Georgia's statewide technology innovation hub and startup incubator, operated by Georgia Tech's Office of Commercialization since 1980. Provides one-on-one coaching, customer discovery, investor connections, talent and corporate-partnership support, and office/lab access. Takes zero equity. Runs staged programs (Educate, Accelerate, Signature) plus industry tracks including HealthTech.

Engage

Atlanta

GLS note: Corporate mentors and enterprise partnerships

Corporate venture accelerator and innovation platform in Tech Square, connecting startups with senior executives across a consortium of 16 major corporations (including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Delta, Georgia-Pacific, Georgia Power, Georgia Tech, Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, ICE, Inspire Brands, Invesco, Invest Georgia, RaceTrac, Tech Square Ventures, Unum and Wellstar). Runs a 10-week Enterprise Accelerator twice yearly and provides mentorship and pathways to corporate partnership and customer acquisition. 122 portfolio companies, 200+ corporate contracts, $3.1B+ follow-on capital.

G2G Consulting (Government Bioscience Grants)

GLS note: How GLS members find and win federal non-dilutive funding

Government-affairs and non-dilutive funding consultancy that publishes the Government Bioscience Grants (GBG) Reporting Service — "The Essential Guide to Non-Dilutive Government Funding" — a monthly curated scan of federal and foundation bioscience funding opportunities, produced under co-branded cover for Georgia Life Sciences and a dozen peer state bioscience associations. Runs a free monthly webinar plus premium private consultations for member organizations, and advises companies on federal grant strategy and positioning with agencies.

The Innovation Factory

Duluth

Private for-profit medical device venture incubator founded 1999 in Duluth. Unlike open-application incubators, it creates, launches and manages its own portfolio companies, providing product invention, quality systems, business formation, financing, staffing, product development, IP development, prototyping, regulatory assistance and clinical testing. Has launched six medical-related enterprises.