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We are the innovation center of University of Georgia. We help students and pupils turn ideas into real products — through education, mentorship, and community.
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Teams that came out of our pre-acceleration programs.
Kula
OtherTrip planning across the Caucasus with locals
Spring 2025Raised $15K
Draft
CreativeA marketplace for young illustrators
Fall 2025
Nook
HardwareSmart sensors for student housing
Spring 2024Raised $25K
Loop
B2B SaaSB2B customer acquisition for sales teams
Fall 2024Raised $95K
Scribe
AI / MLAI notary for Georgian documents
Fall 2025Raised $60K
Tilt
ConsumerTrip-planner in one swipe
Spring 2025Raised $45K
GreenRoots
GreenTechVertical farming for cities
Fall 2025Raised $30K
CarePath
HealthTechCardiology center management platform
Fall 2024Raised $50K
AgriLine
AgriTechDigital marketplace for agriculture
Spring 2024Raised $200K
Lingoline
EdTechAI-powered Georgian language learning
Fall 2024Raised $120K
Paykeeper
FinTechSecure payments for small business
Spring 2025Raised $80K
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