Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to engage in commercialization efforts, with one pathway being a startup venture. OTL understands that navigating your startup journey can be overwhelming. While every entrepreneur’s path is different, we are here to help you navigate your path from lab to market.

• Explore & connect Search our technology database and meet with a Licensing Associate to discuss fit, markets, and pathways.
• Evaluate feasibility Align on customer need, competitive edge, and team plan. We’ll cover conflict of interest considerations early.
  • Choose a license path Many startups begin with an Option Agreement to evaluate and fundraise, followed by a full License with diligence milestones.
  • Form the company Incorporate, define founder roles, assign IP appropriately, and establish governance.
  • Build & fund Advance prototypes, secure early customers/pilots, and pursue nondilutive and investor funding.
  • Launch & grow Execute against milestones, report progress per your agreement, and keep scaling with our network.

Timelines vary by technology and market. Many teams move from first conversations to an option or license within a few weeks to a few months depending on readiness.Shape