In a globally competitive environment, companies that continue to adapt, change and innovate are the companies that will be marketplace leaders. No matter what phase of your growth, Georgia has the technology and innovation resources that can provide the competitive edge you need. From incubators to university research connections to technology services, you can find it here.
Georgia's Centers of Innovation provides unique, technology-oriented support to businesses and start-ups in the areas of aerospace, agribusiness, energy, life sciences, logistics and advanced manufacturing. Each of the six centers provides direct access to university and technical college applied research, commercialization resources, technology connections, matching grant funds, potential investor networks and key government agencies.
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA)
University System of Georgia (USG) – Colleges and Universities
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
Research Centers
Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute: The Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute helps enterprises improve their competitiveness through the application of science, technology and innovation. More information: http://innovate.gatech.edu/
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR): This program funds research and development projects that propose a sound approach to the investigation of an important education or assistive technology, science, or engineering question under topics identified each year in the solicitation. The purpose of the program is to: stimulate technological innovation; increase small business participation in federal research and development; foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation; and increase private sector commercialization of technology derived from federal research and development. More information: http://www.ed.gov/programs/sbir/index.html
Business Incubators Innovative ideas flourish in Georgia. That’s because we’ve nurtured a variety of resources that bridge the gap between technological innovation and entrepreneurial success. Thanks to our university-to-marketplace partnerships, we can help you build an inventive idea into a successful business.
The Entrepreneurs Resource Center (ERC) (link: http://www.atdc.org/erc/) is an information center for aspiring and current technology entrepreneurs to assist them in their start up activities. The center is run by nationally recognized technology incubator ATDC. The ERC offers a virtual resource center and physical library which is open to the public.
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) (Link: www.atdc.org)
Georgia Rural Economic Development Center (GREDC) (link: http://www.gredc.org/) provides on-site management and technical assistance to technology-focused entrepreneurs and business start-ups located in rural counties.
National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL) Technology Development Center (link: http://nespal.cpes.peachnet.edu/) fosters the growth of agriculture-related technology companies in southern Georgia. This multifaceted economic development project includes partners such as the Tift County Development Authority, the University of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC).
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) (Link: http://www.tagonline.org/) is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry, and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities.
Tech America (formerly AeA/Advancing the Business) (link: http://www.techamerica.org/.) is the nation's largest high-tech trade association, representing nearly 3,000 companies with 1.8 million employees. AeA's primary purpose is to help its member companies make money and save money.