2027 Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator (GT.FBA) Application Form

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Applications to the 2026 Accelerator are closed. Application for the 2027 Accelerator and Incubator will open soon.

Before you begin, please review the two program levels, Incubator and Accelerator, and select the one that best fits your goals and stage of business.

If you are a student, please use your .edu email for a special discount code.

At this time we are not assisting companies that make alcohol products or use CBD as an ingredient.

Incubator fee was $250 for 2026

For early stage founders who are developing their idea or just starting to sell. The Incubator is designed to help you with:

  • Product formulation and testing
  • Food safety and regulatory guidance
  • Branding, packaging, and pricing basics
  • Business development
  • Building a foundation to move from concept to market


Incubator events are often online or after hours. Recordings are often available so you can view them at your leisure. Choose the Incubator if you have an idea or have only recently started selling your product.

Accelerator fee was $500 for 2026

For founders with a product already in the market who are ready to grow. The Accelerator is a rigorous business program designed to help you scale. Admission is competitive, with only 10 spaces available per cohort. As part of the application process, you will:

  • Pitch your brand to a panel of industry insiders
  • Participate in our Sample Day event

Once accepted, you will work closely with experts and peers on:

  • Distribution and retail strategy
  • Scaling operations and production
  • Business development
  • Marketing, branding, and sales growth
  • Connections to mentors, partners, and investors

Accelerator events are usually during business hours. The Accelerator requiresdedication and active participationduring the program period. Select this track if you are committed to taking your existing brand and sales to the next level.

Which program is right for you?

  • Still refining your recipe or business idea? Apply to the Incubator
  • Already selling and ready to grow? Apply to the Accelerator

When you are ready, start the application below.

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Information about you

Full Name:(Required)
Address:(Required)
In which Georgia county is your business located? If you are not in the state of Georgia, let us know. You can join the online part of the program.
If you are a student, please sign up with your .edu so we can send you a discount code!

Business Information

Current Stage of Business Idea:(Required)
Do you have a business license in the state of Georgia?(Required)
Is your business registered in the state of Georgia?(Required)
How do you describe this endeavor to friends? (select all that apply)(Required)
What were your sales for 2026?
Do you pay yourself a salary?(Required)
This includes farmers' markets, websites, all kinds of sales channels.
at home? shared kitchen? commercial kitchen? co-packer? co-manufacturer?

Vision and Goals

Program Fit

How can we help you grow your business?

Commitment

This program requires classroom time and assignments and projects to work on during your own time. Expect a minimum of 10 hours per week every week during the program.
Confirm you are available at these times:
Select all that apply.

Additional Information

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Signature

I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.