Providing startups and entrepreneurs on the south side of Atlanta access to the education and training they need to succeed.

I.R.T.

Equipping entrepreneurs with the Insights, Relationships, and Tools needed to turn ideas into a businesses. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or are in need of a refresher, these sessions are for you.

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1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs with their communities, over coffee and conversations — now in more than 180 communities across the country.

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MENTORise

Experts and community leaders offer their time and experience as mentors to the next generation of business owners and entrepreneurs. It is free to attend and participate, but pre-approval is required to participate.

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Upcoming Events

October

tue20oct5:00 pm7:00 pm2026 Fayette Pitch Contest – Preliminary Round

November

tue17nov4:00 pm8:00 pm2026 Fayette Pitch Contest – Final Round

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Hear From Our Members

“I love being part of this startup community! I started my web design business 18 years ago in a different state, and since moving to South Atlanta, have started 3 more. I couldn’t do it all without the guidance and support from this group!”

Jason

JasonHunter Design, Sharpsburg, GA

“StartUp Fayette has truly been a blessing to me. The meet ups are always awesome, and the support is genuine. I appreciate every shared experience and every suggestion.
I encourage anyone with an idea or existing business to attend-you will be glad you did!”

Melanie

Project XL Readiness Program, Fayetteville, GA

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Our Mission

Our mission is to create an ecosystem in Fayette County and the surrounding area that catalyzes innovation and growth through entrepreneurial startups.

Useful Articles

For Your Inspiration vol. 88

Dec 30, 2020

"The value of an idea lies in the using of it." Thomas Edison Set goals when everything feels uncertain Typically the start of a new year brings a natural renewed enthusiasm for goal setting. The final digit of the year is turning, and you’re looking ahead to a...

For Your Inspiration vol. 87

Dec 23, 2020

"Chase the vision, not the money, the money will end up following you." Tony Hsieh, Zappos CEO Important Questions About Your Leadership In 2020 You’re almost at the end of what might have been one of the most important years in your entire career. After all, it isn’t...

For Your Inspiration vol. 86

Dec 16, 2020

"Don't worry about people stealing your design work. Worry about the day they stop." Jeffrey Zeldman Ways Leaders Generate Ideas In his 1962 book, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Thomas Kuhn argued that transformative ideas – and with them, scientific...