I'm looking for grants or credits

Who the engines send you to, most-picked first

1. ATDC

   Incubator (Georgia Tech). Picked in 8, named in 13 of 24 answers.

   Incubator whose Investor Connect program offers prep, advisors and curated investor intros.

   “And ATDC at Georgia Tech is a particularly useful local starting point because it has people specifically assigned to helping Georgia startups pursue government funding.”

2. Invest Atlanta

   Public agency. Picked in 4, named in 13 of 24 answers.

   City agency with grants, incentives and loan programs for businesses in city limits.

   “This is Atlanta's economic development authority and is probably the most relevant public agency when you're looking for capital.”

   Worth knowing: Offers loans and property grants rather than useful tech grants for software startups.

3. Georgia Center of Innovation

   State program. Picked in 4, named in 5 of 24 answers.

   State-backed connector to research partners, talent and health IT ecosystem relationships.

   “The main resource is the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation... A startup can use it.”

4. City of Atlanta

   City government. Picked in 2, named in 9 of 24 answers.

   Runs time-boxed youth entrepreneurship accelerator tied to World Cup; cycle closed.

   “Permits, licensing, zoning — City of Atlanta”

   Worth knowing: City offers thinner space support; money goes to loans instead.

5. Georgia Research Alliance

   University research and venture program. Picked in 1, named in 6 of 24 answers.

   Key commercialization funder for university spinouts and seed grants.

   “GRA provides non-dilutive commercialization grants ranging from $50,000 (Phase I) up to $100,000 (Phase II).”

6. Georgia Tech

   University. Picked in 0, named in 12 of 24 answers.

   Deep campus funnel; sourcing channel via professors, commercialization staff, mentors.

7. Georgia Department of Economic Development

   State agency. Picked in 0, named in 8 of 24 answers.

   State agency with incentive programs for tech/healthcare relocations.

8. University of Georgia

   University. Picked in 0, named in 5 of 24 answers.

   Free one-on-one consulting; recommended first stop for new founders.

In 5 of these answers, no Atlanta organization came up at all.

The questions people like you ask

• Does Georgia have a tax credit for angel investors, and how does a startup qualify?
• Which city or state offices in Atlanta help a startup with permits, space or funding?
• What grants are available for a technology startup in Atlanta?
• Does Georgia have a state fund that invests in startups?
• Is there free or subsidized office space for startups from the city or the state in Atlanta?
• Does Georgia have industry-specific help centers for companies, and can a startup use them?