Celebrating Georgia’s Next Wave of Innovation
The Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance was proud to celebrate this year’s Startup Awards Ceremony, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem partners, and intellectual property professionals to recognize innovative Georgia companies.
The event highlighted the vital role startups and small businesses play in advancing innovation, commercialization, job creation, and economic growth across our state. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
1st Place: Annate Biotherapeutics — $5,000
2nd Place: Ecoatex — $3,000
3rd Place: Della Dx — $2,000
Audience Choice: Della Dx — $1,000
Each company demonstrated the creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit that continue to strengthen Georgia’s innovation ecosystem.
We extend our sincere thanks to our organizers—Daniel Sineway, Greg Kirsh, Scott Frank, and Jim Schultz; our judges—Tarianna Stewart, Jason Lye, Barry Etra, Daniel Greg, Jim, and Ashley Cornelison; our host, Smith Gambrell; and our sponsors, Georgia Research Alliance, the University of Georgia, Troutman Pepper, and Bradley.
Special thanks to Dawn Ross, our Committee Chair, for her outstanding leadership and dedication.
Photo featuring GIPA’s SME Award Ceremony Winners and GIPA distinguished organizers and judges.