Created by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2003, the program provides unique, technology-oriented support to existing businesses and entrepreneurs in the areas of aerospace, agribusiness, energy, life sciences, logistics and advanced manufacturing.
Each center creates an environment of growth through direct access to university and technical college applied research, commercialization resources, technology connections, matching grant funds, potential investor networks and government organizations. This public/private collaboration provides unparalleled opportunities for creating innovative, tangible technology solutions to industry-led challenges.
Supported by the OneGeorgia Authority, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance, Technical College System of Georgia, the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program and others, the state’s Centers of Innovation are a catalyst for growth and prosperity for businesses throughout Georgia. Be sure to visit the Georgia Centers of Innovation web site for all the latest news and information.
Georgia Centers of Innovation:
Center of Innovation for Aerospace
We Know How to Fly
The Center of innovation for Aerospace capitalizes on the university research assets and centers of excellence in aerospace technology. Led by industry veterans with business savvy and experience the Center takes a demand-driven approach to economic development and aerospace industry advocacy unique in the United States. Whether you’re one of the nations blue-chip defense contractors, a start-up or a local machine-tooling company, strap yourself in. We’ve helped Georgia firms become integral parts of the U.S. Air Force’s powerful supply chain, provided grants to create new technology insertion programs, deployed research expertise to solve questions of national power, delivered worker training programs to our growing MRO business sector, and directed federal purchasing toward our hardworking non-aerospace businesses in the state.
Center of Innovation for Agribusiness
Growing at the Speed of Business
Located in a world-renowned agriculture research facility, The Center of Innovation for Agribusiness is focused on technology-oriented companies in precision agriculture, renewable fuel biomass production and value-added agriculture such as nutraceuticals and organics. Additionally, the center’s two newest strategic areas of focus are forest products and biotechnology. We connect clients directly to key resources, emerging technologies, university research, development and commercialization service – all streamlined and geared to increasing growth in agribusiness.
Center of Innovation for Energy
Energizing Georgia Naturally
With over $2 billion worth of renewable energy-related projects active in the state, Georgia is an influential leader in the bioenergy revolution. Building on this firm foundation, the Center of Innovation for Energy draws on the state’s vast resources to expand and strengthen Georgia’s bioenergy industry. The Center provides strong leadership and guidance for this strategic industry, which is projected to pump nearly $5 billion into the state’s economy over the next 10 years. With a business-oriented focus, the Center of Innovation for Energy supports the expansion, production and use of renewable energy and biofuels.
Center of Innovation for Life Sciences
Bringing Science to Life
Bioscience is one of the fastest-growing industries in Georgia and focuses on discovering new medical treatments and techniques. The Center of Innovation for Life Sciences accelerates the growth of businesses in the life sciences industry by connecting them to pathways for research and commercialization. Pioneering companies are growing and discovering new solutions to health issues as a result of the connections, resources and expertise at the center. A broad range of industry intelligence is available to help address the issues specific to life sciences.
Center of Innovation for Logistics
Accelerating Growth and Competitiveness in Georgia’s Logistics Industry
The Center of Innovation for Logistics is Georgia’s leading resource for accelerating logistics growth and competitiveness in the state. Our team connects and works directly with all logistics sectors to identify common problems and innovative solutions. The result is a competitive edge for Georgia companies gained through access to applied university research, product commercialization and matching grant funds. Enhanced by the collaboration of technology firms and academia, we provide the connections and resources to address the constant challenges of “The 3 V’s of Logistics: Volume, Velocity and Visibility.”
Center of Innovation for Manufacturing
Manufacturing the Competitive Edge
With access to over 60 years of industrial experience, as well as R&D and training on virtually any level of manufacturing automation and robotics, the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing provides the competitive tools advanced manufacturers need in today’s global marketplace. The Center connects industry, government, entrepreneurs and educational resources to foster innovation and advanced manufacturing job growth in Georgia. Our team helps clients speed the commercialization of new ideas by connecting them with research organizations to assist in bringing their concepts to market.
For more information, please contact us at:
(P) 404-962-4822
(F) 404-962-4829
Email: info@georgiainnovation.org
Related Sites:
MCH Business Incubation Center
Robins Air Force Base
Georgia Ports Authority
Medical College of Georgia Incubator
Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC)