Startups need talent. Students need experience. But too often, cost keeps them apart. Georgia Tech’s Office of Commercialization is breaking down that barrier—funding internships that give students real-world exposure while helping young companies scale.

When Atlanta native Sayem Hoque saw how organizations struggle with repetitive, time-consuming administrative tasks, he knew he could make a difference. His startup, Flexbone, has emerged from stealth with AI-powered agents designed to streamline operational workflows and is now gearing up to expand across the Southeast.

Imagine an Atlanta where there’s a pathway for every breakthrough in a Georgia Tech lab to launch into a startup and scale to a billion-dollar “unicorn”. This isn’t a distant fantasy—it’s the vision that Dr. Raghupathy “Siva” Sivakumar, Georgia Tech’s chief commercialization officer, is championing.

Many people with diabetes in the U.S. struggle to get specialized, continuous care, often navigating complex glucose patterns on their own. GlucoSense aims to change that with its new AI-powered GlucoSense Companion, translating real-time glucose data into personalized insights for better daily management.

Marvel fans might have seen Zeus Q2 and Astro, his loyal puppy, glide across the set of its new series Ironheart on Disney+. No remote, no keyboard, just voices commanding every move. Consumers and audiences were wowed, but how did a modest robotics start-up take its product from the classroom to the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

On a North Georgia poultry farm, thousands of chickens are clucking and chirping under the noisy hum of fans. Amongst the chatter, a small device is quietly eavesdropping. “You can tell how chickens are doing just by how they sound,” says David Anderson, a Georgia Tech professor and TSRB researcher who has made a career of listening closely.

Research shows that people with disabilities stay at a workplace 50% longer than their non-disabled peers. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, the employment-population ratio for people with disabilities was 22.7%, compared to 65.5% of people without disabilities. That’s why In Good Company is coaching leadership on how to expand their teams to include people of all abilities.

Reflex's mission is to save lives lost to slow response times by equipping bystanders with the necessary equipment and instruction to initiate the first response process. The startup is a medical drone delivery platform delivering life-saving supplies to the scene in time-critical emergencies.

Following Georgia Tech's announcement of the new Biltmore Innovation Center initiative, Tech Square is set to welcome another exciting addition to its ecosystem. TSQ ATL is thrilled to introduce "Studio B.," a short-term office and coworking space located on the top floor of the historic Biltmore in the heart of Tech Square.

Thad Oviatt, Founder and CEO of Parkent, in Atlanta, Georgia, created a smart bike locking company after witnessing a friend fall victim to bike thieves twice in the same week. One of the thieves even left a mocking “thanks” note in his wake. That pivotal instance sparked a lifelong mission for Oviatt to fix bike theft.

ATDC’s Feedback Friday is an invaluable resource for tech founders, offering actionable insights from top mentors, investors, and experienced entrepreneurs. Held every Friday at ATDC’s headquarters in Tech Square, this event is a cornerstone of Atlanta’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

CalmWave is tackling one of healthcare’s most overlooked problems: alarm fatigue. By using AI to unify and analyze ICU monitor data, the Seattle-based startup helps hospitals reduce unnecessary noise, improve patient rest, and support clinical decision-making. Backed by Catalyst by Wellstar in Tech Square, Calmwave is bringing its “Quiet ICU” vision to life.

Metzev’s software, Amptrail, provides EV recyclers and OEMS with information on delivery schedules, live maps of shipment locations, and a central place to manage and communicate directly with suppliers. Metzev streamlines the process of recovering, processing, and tracing batteries, providing a crucial tool to the EV industry.

The next chapter in Georgia Tech’s entrepreneurship journey is taking shape at the iconic Biltmore. CREATE-X, the Institute’s flagship entrepreneurship and venture-building program, has officially established its headquarters in the heart of Midtown’s innovation corridor.

Most of us take thousands of steps each day without thinking, yet how we walk can reveal hidden health issues — something Atlanta-based StrideLink makes easier to track with wearable sensors and a smartphone app, replacing costly, bulky gait labs with portable, lab-quality analysis.