For Industry

As the nation’s first public university, UGA has always been about innovation, and Innovation Gateway is leading the way. UGA has been a leader in research technology licensing for more than 40 years, with over 200 companies launched from UGA research. If you’re an entrepreneur interested in licensing technology to build a startup company, or a company looking to enhance your portfolio and take on new opportunities to broaden your market, UGA Innovation Gateway is here to help you get involved.

For licensing, contact:

Director
Derek Eberhart
Associate Vice President for Research • Executive Director, Innovation Gateway
706-542-2207
dereke@uga.edu

For startups, contact:
Startups / Entrepreneurship
Dan Geller
706-583-0876
dgeller@uga.edu

For Business Engagement, contact:
Kyle Tschepikow
Executive Director, Business Engagement & Innovation
kyletsch@uga.edu

For general inquiries, please contact us at 706-542-1404 or email gateway@uga.edu.