{"id":23734,"date":"2022-06-13T12:07:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T16:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.uga.edu\/ig-newsite\/?page_id=23734"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:16:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:16:21","slug":"resources-startups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.uga.edu\/gateway\/resources-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>Get Familiar with the Process<\/h2>\n<p>The UGA Startup program can help you develop your idea into a business. Here\u2019s an overview of what the UGA Startup process looks like.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/research.uga.edu\/gateway\/commercialization-process\/\">Startup Commercialization process<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sign up for Innovation Bootcamp<\/h3>\n<p>Innovation Bootcamp has been developed to deliver tailored training in order to equip attendees with the key skills needed for success in an innovative, entrepreneurial environment.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/research.uga.edu\/gateway\/innovation-bootcamp\/\">Innovation Bootcamp<\/a> website or contact <a href=\"mailto:allyhester@uga.edu\">Allyson Hester<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some external local resources that can help your startup.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; active_section=&#8221;999&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;accordionResearch&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Incorporation&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1655135815715-54fe1305-bcb4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGA Startup program can assist in the formation of single-member LLC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a multi-member LLC or a C-Corp, these local law firms have experience in business formation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbglaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortson, Bentley &amp; Griffin, P.A.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderslegal.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founders Legal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hutchlaw.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hutchison Law<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Intellectual Property&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1655135815729-68020c18-d6d4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Related IP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGA\u2019s Innovation Gateway is a one-stop shop for any UGA-related IP. Please contact them if you are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGA faculty\/staff looking to commercialize a product of your research\/work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning on working with UGA IP in your startup and need a licensing agreement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are an undergraduate student who would like to assign your IP to UGA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about Innovation Gateway and its services <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/research.uga.edu\/gateway\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External IP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some law firms that specialize in IP prosecution:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.founderslegal.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founders Legal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsgr.com\/WSGR\/Default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for pro-bono patent services (READ QUALIFICATIONS):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gapatents.org\/apply\/#qualifications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia PATENTS<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Regulatory<\/h3>\n<p><strong>GA CTSA: RegRoadmap<\/strong><br \/>\nThe RegRoadmap service, provided by the Georgia CTSA, offers Georgia faculty investigators expert advice on designing a strategic plan that effectively navigates the FDA regulatory requirements and launches an innovation to market. The RegRoadmap initiative aims to provide investigators with the knowledge and tools necessary to reduce friction with the FDA and increase speed to market.<\/p>\n<p>Developing an effective regulatory strategy is a complex process. To address varying levels of investigator regulatory fluency, the RegRoadmap service offers three-tier regulatory strategy support:<\/p>\n<p>Tier 1: CTSA website page with links to presentations provides general one-size-fits-all info for novice faculty members.<br \/>\nTier 2: Conversation and several hours of guidance with a regulatory expert who vets projects to determine regulatory \u201creadiness.\u201d<br \/>\nTier 3: Projects that have been pre-vetted through Tier 2 are eligible for in-depth one-on-one guidance and scholarship to pay for a formal written one-page \u201cRegulatory Assessment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To schedule a RegRoadmap consultation, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Maren.Parsell@emory.edu\">Maren.Parsell@emory.edu<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Financial<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; gap=&#8221;5&#8243; active_section=&#8221;999&#8243; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;accordionResearch&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Accounting&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1655136052684-483d3503-fd6a&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are accounting services that have experience working with startups:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagcpa.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WAG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Banking&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1655136052699-9ec195e9-7bed&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are banking services that have services geared toward startup companies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.square1bank.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square 1 Bank<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalone.com\/small-business-bank\/checking-accounts\/unlimited-transactions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital One Spark<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Grant Assistance&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1655136105182-55d8d2b8-edaa&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BizGrants service, provided by the Georgia CTSA, offers Georgia faculty investigators expert peer advice on how to effectively write applications for two types of specialized small business grants offered through the federal government: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service is intended to help entrepreneurial investigators who seek advice from fellow faculty who have successfully secured SBIR\/STTR funding as they navigate the commercialization path to market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to expert advice, BizGrants holds an annual RFA to fund two pilot grant awards each worth $20,000. Awardees are required to submit a follow-on SBIR and\/or STTR application within one year of receipt of the pilot grant.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Prototyping<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Design &amp; Engineering<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are product development firms that will work with startups, from coming up with a design and creating prototypes to scaling and sourcing for manufacture:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slingshotpdg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slingshot PDG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickrdesign.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kickr Design<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gcmiatl.com\/d2-homepage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GCMI &#8211; D2 Labs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (medical devices)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Get Familiar with the Process The UGA Startup program can help you develop your idea into a business. 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