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Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation

Where Ideas Become Impact. Solving for Good.

At Augusta University, entrepreneurship isn’t just about startups, it’s about impact. We believe entrepreneurship is a force for good, rooted in collaboration, community, and creativity. Our initiatives unite students, staff, faculty, and regional partners to build solutions that matter. We come together to tackle real-world challenges through creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and purposeful innovation.

Our Mission

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to collaborate and innovate. We believe that by coming together and thinking creatively, we can solve problems and find new and better ways to serve our community while creating positive change.

Contact Us

Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation

(706)-945-4726

Innovate@augusta.edu

Solving Problems Together

Join Augusta University's entrepreneurship ecosystem and turn your purpose into impact. Pitch. Prototype. Partner. Launch. Let's solve real problems, together.

PITCH

https://www.augusta.edu/careerservices/major-career.php

PROTOTYPE

https://www.augusta.edu/careerservices/job-search-preparation.php

PARTNER

https://www.augusta.edu/careerservices/find-job.php

LAUNCH

https://www.augusta.edu/careerservices/upcoming-events.php

Partner & Engage

Connecting classroom experience with the real-world exposure.

Partner with the university to address local challenges, support start-ups, and drive regional growth. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, mentor budding entrepreneurs, and contribute to community initiatives.

Explore Our Initiatives

Make An Impact

By supporting entrepreneurship and community innovation at AU, you are investing in the future of our region and beyond. Your insight and engagement empower local innovators to launch transformation ventures, drive impactful projects, and build a more resilient and inclusive economy.

Donate to The Fund

Our Team

We are a diverse group of professionals operating within the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University.

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Lynsey Steinberg, MSMI, CMI

  • Director of Innovation

lysteinberg@augusta.edu

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Luke Steel

  • Makerspace Specialist

lsteel@augusta.edu

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Aaron Cummings

  • Makerspace Facilitator

aacummings@augusta.edu

Success Stories

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USG Board of Regents honors nursing alumna Debbie Layman

USG Board of Regents honors nursing alumna Debbie Layman
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School of Public Health helps launch recovery-ready workplace initiative

School of Public Health helps launch recovery-ready workplace initiative
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CyberPatriot camps inspire next generation of cybersecurity leaders

CyberPatriot camps inspire next generation of cybersecurity leaders

Events

Innovate Speaker Series

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How to Legally Protect Your Ideas

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First Round Innovate 2025

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2025 Pitch Competition

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