Welcome to Innovation at KSU

At Kennesaw State University, innovation is a mindset that drives discovery, collaboration, and real-world impact. KSU Innovation serves as a hub for faculty, students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to transform bold ideas into practical solutions that address today's most pressing challenges.

From cutting-edge research and technology development to entrepreneurship and corporate partnerships, KSU fosters an ecosystem where innovation thrives. Our programs support early-stage product development, industry-sponsored research, intellectual property creation, and startup formation, connecting the university’s talent and research capabilities to the needs of the broader community.

Whether you're a researcher with a promising idea, a student ready to launch a venture, or a company seeking collaboration, KSU Innovation is your gateway to advancing innovation with purpose and impact

 

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Tell us About Yourself

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I am a student looking for

  • Coles College Leadership Scholar

    The Coles College Leadership Scholars Program is a leadership development program designed to give high-achieving, highly motivated business students unique opportunities that challenge them, expand their capabilities, and improve their professional networks. If you are a high-performing business student looking to maximize your college experience, then this program may be for you. 

    justin cochran

    Justin Cochran

    Executive Director of Coles Scholars Program and Professor of Information Systems

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  • The Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center 

    The Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center provides valuable support and resources to many entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses. 

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    Dennis Loubiere

    Program Manager & Part-Time Instructor of Management

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  • Mookerji Innovation Fund Program

    The Mookerji Innovation Fund at Kennesaw State University provides over $120,000 annually in startup capital to support students and recent alumni with innovative, tech-focused business ideas. 

    dennis loubiere

    Dennis Loubiere

    Program Manager & Part-Time Instructor of Management

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  • HatchBridge Incubator

    HatchBridge Incubator supports North Atlanta entrepreneurs with vital resources for successful business development. 

    colin ake

    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

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  • Career Planning and Development

    Internships and co-ops can help you make the most of your KSU experience by allowing you the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and ultimately gain valuable work experience. 

    sherrie goodman

    Sherrie Goodman

    Director of Employer Relations and Career Outreach

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I am a faculty member looking for

  • Research Communities

    The Research Communities at KSU represent an interdisciplinary infrastructure with resources to provide faculty with meaningful research and entrepreneurial experience. 

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    Heather Abbott

    Director of Research Development and Associate Professor of Chemistry

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  • Quick Start License Program

    The Quick Start License Program aims to better position KSU startup companies for success by offering preferred option and licensing terms, and priority support services. 

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    Chris Cornelison

    Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization and Associate Professor of Microbiology

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    Faculty Startup Company Guide

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  • Innovation Launch Pad

    The Innovation Launch Pad is a 5-session workshop, followed by asynchronous coaching, modeled on the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program. 

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    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

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    Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) 

    Through SBIR and STTR programs, federal agencies award non-dilutive funding in 2 phases to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization.   

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    Chris Cornelison

    Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization and Associate Professor of Microbiology

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    Georgia Research Alliance 

    The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) provides non-dilutive grant funding to support the commercialization of university owned IP at Georgia universities.  

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    Chris Cornelison

    Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization and Associate Professor of Microbiology

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  • HatchBridge Incubator

    HatchBridge Incubator supports North Atlanta entrepreneurs with vital resources for successful business development. 

    colin ake

    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

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  • KSU IP Policy

    Read the KSU’s current Intellectual Property Policy. Because a significant portion of KSU's IP policy was based on the University System of Georgia policy on Intellectual Properties, reading this policy is recommended. 

    chris cornelison

    Chris Cornelison

    Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Commercialization and Associate Professor of Microbiology

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    Invention Disclosure Form 

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    Software Disclosure

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innovation industry

I am an industry partner looking for

  • Office of Undergraduate Research

    Undergraduate students innovate solutions aligned to real-world applications, which leads to their transformative experience from consumers to producers of knowledge. 

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    Amy Buddie

    Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Psychology

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I am an alumnus/alumna looking for

  • Office of Undergraduate Research

    Undergraduate students innovate solutions aligned to real-world applications, which leads to their transformative experience from consumers to producers of knowledge. 

    amy buddie

    Amy Buddie

    Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Psychology

    contact here
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innovation entrepreneur

I am an entrepreneur looking for

  • HatchBridge Incubator

    HatchBridge Incubator supports North Atlanta entrepreneurs with vital resources for successful business development. Programming includes training on customer segmentation.

    colin ake

    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

    contact here

  • HatchBridge Incubator

    HatchBridge Incubator supports North Atlanta entrepreneurs with vital resources for successful business development. 

    colin ake

    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

    contact here

  • HatchBridge Incubator

    HatchBridge Incubator supports North Atlanta entrepreneurs with vital resources for successful business development. 

    colin ake

    Colin Ake

    Director of Incubation and Commercialization

    contact here

  • Office of Undergraduate Research

    Undergraduate students innovate solutions aligned to real-world applications, which leads to their transformative experience from consumers to producers of knowledge. 

    amy buddie

    Amy Buddie

    Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Psychology

    contact here