2026 Spring Launch Showcase
Meet the Spring teams of the 2026 CREAT-X Startup Launch cohort. Hands-on demos. Real conversations. And a boutique CREATE-X experience.
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What Is the Spring Startup Launch Showcase?
New this year, the Spring Startup Launch Showcase is a boutique exhibition featuring the teams building during the Spring portion of the 2026 CREATE-X Startup Launch cohort. These 30 Spring teams will present exclusively at this event, making it the only opportunity to experience their innovations in person.
This showcase offers a connection-focused environment designed for meaningful conversations, hands-on demos, and an up-close look at how Georgia Tech founders are building the future.
If Summer Demo Day is our flagship celebration, the Spring Showcase is our strategic gathering, ideal for students, community members, alumni, partners, and ecosystem leaders who want to see early-season innovation in a more relaxed setting.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5pm
📍 Location: The Biltmore Ballroom
817 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
What to expect
- 30 Spring Startup Launch teams presenting launch-ready solutions.
- A boutique showcase designed for meaningful, 1:1 founder conversation.
- Hands on demos, product explorations, and founder storytelling.
- A welcoming experience for students, community members, visitors, alumni, investors, and ecosystem partners
Scenes from the Spring Startup Launch Program
Frequent Asked Questions
When and where is the Spring Launch Showcase?
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Biltmore Ballroom in Midtown Atlanta.
Is the event open to the public?
Yes! Anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship is welcome to attend.
How do I attend?
Register for a General Admission ticket on Eventbrite and select your wave entry time.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, the event is free.
Which startups will be presenting?
The presenting teams are the Spring Startup Launch teams, a unique subset of the full 2026 cohort. These teams will present only at the Spring Launch Showcase.
Will these teams also present at Summer Demo Day?
No. Summer Demo Day features the Summer Startup Launch teams.
All Spring and Summer teams will appear together on the CREATE X portfolio for the season.
Who should attend?
Students, founders, alumni, partners, investors, community members, families, local innovators — everyone is welcome.
Is this a pitch event?
No. CREATE-X events are no pitch. You can walk up to any founder and talk with them directly.
Can I invest in startups at this event?
Yes. Many teams are fundraising or exploring early investment relationships. Contact information will be available on team profiles once published
Will the event be live-streamed?
No. The Spring Launch Showcase is an in-person experience.
Will team videos or profiles be available afterward?
Yes. Spring team profiles will appear on the CREATE X portfolio page once released.
What about parking and transit?
Paid parking is available at the Biltmore Parking Deck, nearby Midtown decks, and surrounding metered streets. The venue is also one block from the North Avenue MARTA Station.
Who can I contact with questions?
Email us at create-x@groups.gatech.edu.