ATLANTA — Georgia Tech’s commencement speaker left graduates with more than inspiring words Friday — he promised to cover incorporation costs for any graduate launching a startup.

“This is about more than just covering fees — it’s about lighting a spark,” alumnus and speaker Christopher Klaus said in a news release. It costs around $100 to file for incorporation in Georgia.

Georgia Tech has spent years trying to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem, partnering with developers to build multiple phases of Tech Square, a development of offices, labs and residences in Atlanta.

Klaus leads Fusen, a startup he founded in 2022 to help students build startups by connecting them with mentors and funding. — Associated Press