Incubate with CMII
Because space is limited, a CMII faculty committee, with oversight from the university’s Legal Affairs office, reviews requests for incubation or residential partnership. In some cases, it may make best sense to negotiate a square footage rental agreement on a time-limited basis. In others, a negotiated partnership will organize activities that enhance student access to training and mentorship, which in turn can result in a discounted rate. Priority for corporate residencies is given to established, mature enterprises interested in establishing Atlanta operations, as opposed to firms just starting. But if a new start-up venture holds promise for the Atlanta media ecosystem, for student educational outcomes or for research collaboration, we are eager to collaborate.
For more information about incubating a start-up in CMII, complete our industry interest form or contact:
Elizabeth Strickler
[email protected].
Access for these benefits can be negotiated on a case by case basis:
- Affiliate Panther Card
- Access to Coworking Space
- Access to Makerspace (expendables must be purchased)
- Access to equipment rental (fees and schedule apply)
- Conference Rooms (scheduled)
- Parking Pass
- Rate Card Services Available (scheduled)
- Space (fees based on facility usage)
- Desk (with lockable credenza)
- Office
- Project Room
- Lab
- Specialty Room (negotiated based on functionality)
Individuals or small start-up enterprises may also become CMII members. Memberships are annually renewable and the fee affords individuals or small start-ups the following:
- Affiliate Panther Card
- Access to Coworking Space
- Access to Makerspace (expendables must be purchased)
- Access to equipment rental (fees and schedule apply)
- Rate Card Services Available (scheduled)
A discounted rate is available to alumni of the university who have graduated within the previous five academic years.