Innovation Bootcamp provides tailored training to equip participants with essential skills for success. Over the course of several weeks, the cohort will meet weekly to learn firsthand about the basics of commercialization and targeted skill-building, as well as receive one-on-one support from experienced coaches, many of whom are successful entrepreneurs.

To maximize the cohort experience, it is important to complete all sessions. The schedule for each cohort will include a mixture of learning sessions, group project time, and one-on-one coaching. The core learning sessions will be held at the Delta Innovation Hub at 210 Spring Street. Participants should be prepared to spend 4–5 hours total per week in the program.

Curriculum Overview:

• Foundations of Innovation
  Explore your motivation, learn the business life cycle, and begin shaping your pitch.

• Core Concepts of Commercialization
  Dive into customer discovery, intellectual property, startup legal considerations, and go-to-market strategies.

• Pitching & Storytelling
  Learn the art of pitching and hear from a panel of founders who’ve launched successful startups.

• Leadership & Discovery Insights
  Take a leadership strengths assessment and share insights from your customer interviews.

• Funding & Pitch Practice
  Understand funding for academic startups and refine your pitch with direct feedback from experts.

• Final Pitch & Celebration
  Present your three-minute pitch at a capstone event attended by mentors, peers, and supporters.

If you have any questions about future Bootcamps, please email Allyson Hester at allyhester@uga.edu.