8 Startups Graduate From Georgia Tech’s ATDC in 2026
Eight technology startups graduated from Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) this year, marking the next chapter for companies that spent years developing products, building teams, and growing their businesses.
The 2026 graduating class includes companies working in healthcare, financial services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and consumer products. While their industries and business models differ, each has reached the milestones required to graduate from ATDC, Georgia Tech’s statewide technology incubator. They have raised nearly $40 million in investment, and one has been acquired.
The companies were recognized during the 2026 ATDC Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the historic Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta.
“Every company in this class has taken a different path to get here,” said John Avery, ATDC director. “There have been challenges, changes in direction, and plenty of lessons along the way. That’s part of building a business. What matters is that these founders kept moving forward, and we’re proud to have played a role in their growth.”
Meet the ATDC Class of 2026
The eight graduating companies are:
- Cyrano Video – Offers an all-in-one video production service and subscription model that makes creating videos at scale more affordable.
- Doc2Doc Lending – Provides personal loans and financial products designed specifically for physicians.
- OMNY Health – Operates a healthcare data exchange platform that enables providers to securely and efficiently share medical data.
- Skunk Skin – Develops anti-odor socks designed to keep feet fresh and comfortable throughout the day (acquired).
- Vertice AI – Provides predictive customer growth and analytics software for credit unions and community banks.
- Vouch.io – Combines human and digital identities to establish trust in transactions and interactions.
- Wahsega – Provides IP-based school safety and intercom systems and software designed for campus security and emergency communications.
- Walaris – Develops tools and technology to help protect airspace from potential threats.
To graduate from ATDC, companies must meet established business milestones, including annualized recurring revenue of at least $5 million, an identified scalable business model, the ability to finance continued growth, or an acquisition.
ATDC Inducts Four Into Hall of Fame
Along with this year’s graduates, ATDC recognized four individuals for their achievements in entrepreneurship and contributions to the startup community.
The 2026 ATDC Hall of Fame inductees are:
- Robin Gregg, RoadSync, 2020 ATDC Graduate.
- Charlie Paparelli, ATDC Angel-in-Residence.
- Kyle Porter, Salesloft, 2014 ATDC Graduate (unicorn company).
- Tim Sheehan, Greenlight, 2018 ATDC Graduate (unicorn company).
The ATDC Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose work and leadership have contributed to ATDC’s history and the broader entrepreneurial community.
“Graduation is an opportunity to recognize how far these companies have come, but it’s also a reminder that building a business is an ongoing process,” Avery said. “Our graduates are moving into new stages of growth, and our Hall of Fame inductees show what can be accomplished over time. We’re excited to celebrate both.”
About the Advanced Technology Development Center
The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program within the Office of Commercialization at Georgia Tech, is the state of Georgia’s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980, ATDC’s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the U.S., with its graduate startup companies raising more than $6.2 billion in investment financing and generating more than $14 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. To learn more, visit atdc.org