About

A group of twenty-one adults stands indoors, each holding a certificate and facing the camera, in front of a wall labeled Innovation Hub.

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.

Upcoming Cohort

Are you interested in integrating A.I. into your innovative or entrepreneurial idea, or are you an A.I. expert looking to help bring those ideas to life? We would like to invite you to apply for Innovation Bootcamp, a free program offered through the UGA Innovation District. Innovation Bootcamp is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of building and growing an early-stage venture. And this Bootcamp is built specifically for UGA faculty, staff, graduate students, post-docs and local Athens community members who are passionate about A.I. and innovation.

Flyer for Innovation Bootcamp at the University of Georgia, detailing roles for problem owners and AI builders, event date, and a QR code to RSVP.

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