The organization continues to grow in physical size allowing room for more businesses and thus the opportunity for the creation of more jobs. ATI s first residence in 1989 was 4,000 square feet, since then the organization has grown substantially and has made it necessary to move into a new building consisting of 200,000 square feet. According to the ATI web site , resident companies are given access to conference facilities and an electronic Strategy Center. The Strategy Center boasts having 13 Dell tm Pentiums networked together including one multimedia computer with CD ROM and projection capabilities and featuring VisionQuest tm, idea generation software that allows groups to brainstorm and rank ideas on the network. TCN matches investment capital with entrepreneurial ventures.
Companies receive capital that is needed to operate their business.
Students and faculty from The University of Texas at Austin come into ATI and assist its resident companies in marketing, operations, and management. Along with the professionals working within ATI and the support from The University of Texas at Austin, there is a network of professional service providers who have volunteered their time and knowledge to help beginning companies. Together these sources make the goals set forth by ATI achievable to the resident companies. ATI has been responsible for the growth of almost 75 companies. 48 companies have graduated from ATI and are still performing advantageously today.