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Atlanta is well-placed to be an entrepreneurial powerhouse with recent population growth alongside academia, tech and economic activity. “ — A ccelerating Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Atlanta and Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc.
Five Ways Atlanta Will Become a Top 5Tech Hub
The number one criteria driving entrepreneurship is access to venture capital. And to lure venture capital, Atlanta must first attract seed and angel capital. Invest Atlanta and City leadership are laying the groundwork for more investment by supporting startup incubators – like the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative – accelerator programs and pitch competitions to help founders launch, grow and scale their ventures. Invest Atlanta also provides early-stage funding through grant and loan programs, recognizing that with investment, comes more investment. 3 ATTRACTING CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL
One of the primary reasons Atlanta startups are so successful is the abundance of corporate partners that embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship and drive the city’s innovation economy. This symbiotic relationship is a win-win for both corporations and startups, allowing corporations to track with emerging technologies and new growth opportunities while also supporting entrepreneurs with resources, expertise and financial backing. 4 FOSTERING CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP
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