Who’s Who in the Emory Innovation Ecosystem

OTT website rich with educational resources, including ready access to nearly two dozen webinars from AUTM on topics ranging from business planning to patenting to funding. OTT also offers seminars and training.

Panel discussions, lectures and workshops—led by industry experts and investors—help aspiring entrepreneurs turn research into products and companies. Sponsored by Georgia CTSA.

Funding and guidance to help drug-developing researchers take the steps needed to apply for Investigational New Drug (IND) status. Steps range from validating targets to conducting preclinical evaluations to preparing for clinical testing.

Funding and guidance for early-stage medtech innovations with commercial potential. The annual funding cycle opens in October, and the program offers support in tech development, business strategy and more (year-round).

Specialized counsel and seed investment: An industry-experienced team works closely with developers of antiviral drugs to bring their active molecules to a suitable “value inflection point” for licensure.

Outside seed grants and guidance in project and early startup stages. GRA’s milestone-based program allows for grants in two phases and a loan in a third phase. GRA experts also provide free counsel to university entrepreneurs.

Funding and expert management to accelerate medical devices, diagnostics and digital innovations. Projects undergo thorough due diligence, including market, clinical impact, regulatory and IP analyses, before being prepared to be spun out.

Advice and guidance on available funding opportunities within Emory, Atlanta, Georgia and beyond. OTT continuously networks with the investment community; contact us to discuss potential resources, support and connections to funding.

General exposure and unique learning opportunities relating to innovation, venture development and capital formation. Residing in the business school, the center provides courses, events and entrepreneurial activities to Emory students, alumni and others.

Programs and space to inspire and support student entrepreneurs. The Hatchery offers mentorship, coaching and essential resources, both material and financial – as well as co-working spaces, classrooms, meeting rooms, an event space and community.

Resources and hackathon to help students experience entrepreneurship. Students get a taste of what it’s like to build things.

Annual event featuring expert speakers, networking and a “Pitch the Summit” competition (open to all enrolled Emory students). The Summit is the signature activity of the Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Volunteer opportunity to help entrepreneurs advance their biotech innovations and startups. Join a team to help conduct market analysis, ID competitors and navigate other steps in the path to the marketplace. Professional development offered, too.

Eight-week program providing early-stage founders with defined processes to test, pivot and build their ventures towards investment readiness. Co-led by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Hatchery; open to Emory students and others.

Internship program providing graduate students and post-graduates with skills in licensing, marketing and patents. OTT also engages undergraduate students with writing and video experience as work-for-hire employees to support our marketing and communications program.