From Tech Square to Skiles, it was a busy day on the academic and research side of the Flats. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening around Georgia Tech.
Eight Startups Graduate From ATDC
Eight technology startups graduated from Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) this year, recognized at the 2026 ATDC Graduation Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta. Collectively, the class has raised nearly $40 million in investment, and one company has already been acquired. The graduating companies span healthcare, financial services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and consumer products:
- Cyrano Video — all-in-one video production service and subscription model for creating video at scale.
- Doc2Doc Lending — personal loans and financial products designed for physicians.
- OMNY Health — a healthcare data exchange platform for secure provider-to-provider sharing.
- Skunk Skin — anti-odor socks (acquired).
- Vertice AI — predictive customer growth and analytics software for credit unions and community banks.
- Vouch.io — links human and digital identities to establish trust in transactions.
- Wahsega — IP-based school safety and intercom systems for campus security.
- Walaris — tools and technology to protect airspace from potential threats.
To graduate, companies must hit established business milestones — at least $5 million in annualized recurring revenue, an identified scalable business model, the ability to finance continued growth, or an acquisition. “Every company in this class has taken a different path to get here,” said ATDC director John Avery. “What matters is that these founders kept moving forward, and we’re proud to have played a role in their growth.”
ATDC also inducted four into its Hall of Fame: Robin Gregg (RoadSync, 2020 graduate), Charlie Paparelli (ATDC Angel-in-Residence), Kyle Porter (Salesloft, 2014 graduate), and Tim Sheehan (Greenlight, 2018 graduate). Founded in 1980, ATDC’s graduates have raised more than $6.2 billion in investment financing and generated more than $14 billion in revenue in Georgia.
New Center for Computer Algebra and AI for Mathematics Holds Launch Town Hall
The Center for Computer Algebra and AI for Mathematics (CCAAIM), a new unit under IDEaS, is up and running and will present its vision and mission at an inaugural town hall on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. in Skiles 006. The center aims to catalyze work at the intersection of AI, formal methods, and computer algebra by securing funding, arranging compute resources, supporting team building, and organizing seminars and workshops — and to openly discuss the AI-driven transformation of mathematical research, including the diverging value systems of academia and industry. All Georgia Tech faculty, scientists, postdocs, and students are invited (free food included).
Computing & Ethics in India: Second Virtual Office Hour
The College of Computing will host a second virtual office hour over Teams on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. for its newest program, “Technology Design and Ethics in India.” The six-week program (May 17 – June 25, 2027) pairs four weeks of online instruction with two weeks of continued Georgia Tech instruction in Mumbai. Program director Naveena Karusala and CS faculty will teach the two foundational courses: CS 4001 Computing & Society (ethics credit) and CS 3751 Intro to User Interface Design. Questions can go to indiaprogram@cc.gatech.edu.
Summer 2027 in Oxford
Applications are open for the Oxford Summer Program, and an info session is set for Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. in College of Business Room 221. The program combines a five-week travel experience across Western Europe with six weeks of study in Oxford, England, and students earn 12 Georgia Tech credits. It’s open to students across a wide range of majors.
Undergraduate Neuroscience Symposium
The Georgia Tech Undergraduate Fall Neuroscience Symposium returns Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cypress Theater at the Student Center. The event showcases undergraduate neuroscience research and brings together students, neuroscientists, and faculty. Anyone interested in neuroscience is welcome to attend.
Keep Up With the Flats
Which of these are you most excited about — the ATDC class making its mark on Atlanta’s startup scene, or the Institute leaning into AI for mathematical research? Drop a comment, share this with a fellow Yellow Jacket, and check back tomorrow for more from campus.
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