Join Innovation Gateway and members from the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) for the next Startup 101. Justin Burns, vice president, innovation and entrepreneurship and Andrew Short, associate director, innovation will share insights on GRA’s funding opportunities and how faculty can successfully secure support for their startups.

GRA is a leading nonprofit that helps Georgia's universities move discoveries out of the lab and into the world, and they have millions of dollars in funding available to help you.

The event will cover:

• GRA's Funding Programs: Learn about the different grants, loans, and equity investments available for university startups.
• Crafting a Winning Proposal: Get expert advice on how to write a compelling proposal that secures funding.
• What GRA Looks For: Understand the key criteria and metrics that GRA uses to evaluate proposals, including commercial potential and market analysis.

This is an essential event for any faculty member with a promising idea, discovery, or startup. Come learn how to effectively communicate your venture's value and secure the funding needed to grow your business and make a real-world impact.