Centers of Innovation
Innovative companies can accelerate growth with Georgia’s public and private assets, its broad menu of business resources and its focus on strengthening strategic industries through the Centers of Innovation program. 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:
Agriculture Innovation Center (AgIC)
Companies and researchers developing progressive industry technologies are nurtured through the talent, expertise and resources of the Agriculture Innovation Center in Tifton. Focusing on precision agriculture, nutraceuticals/organics, energy feedstocks, processing and poultry, the Center provides industry specific knowledge, access to research, custom labs and more. New technology-based solutions applied to agribusiness challenges to bolster the state’s already significant agricultural resources result from this Center
Aerospace Innovation Center (AIC)
Companies developing cutting-edge technology to transform lifecycle support for aircraft can take advantage of the intellectual capital at the Aerospace Innovation Center. Georgia companies glean powerful new insights from this partnership between private companies, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center and the University System of Georgia. Industry growth and relocation, workforce development and the advancement of technology are all significant areas of focus for this Center.
Energy Innovation Center (EIC)
The research and commercialization of alternative energy is at the forefront of Georgia’s strategic focus; from significant work at Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA), the Office of the Governor and the Agriculture Innovation Center, companies focusing on every aspect of energy development find a streamlined and pro-active business environment in Georgia. To further develop a focus on alternative energy, an Energy Innovation Center will be launched spring of 2008.
Life Sciences Innovation Center (LSIC)
Businesses seeking new solutions to health-related problems can find the assistance, expertise and resources they need to succeed at the Life Sciences Innovation Center (LSIC) in Augusta. The center bridges the worlds of industry, academia, and federal and state agencies to support research, development and commercialization in the life sciences industry. As an incubator for bio-businesses, it provides wet labs, scientific equipment and mentoring, as well as opportunities for joint university and private applied research work.
Logistics Innovation Center (LINC)
Structured as Georgia’s leading agency for increasing logistics competitiveness, the Logistics Innovation Center (LINC) leads the way by integrating research, education, policy and economic development for all sectors of logistics. The Center specializes in facilitating solutions to logistics “pain points” with a unique approach: working with problem holders and problem solvers to develop industry solutions with individual impact.
Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC)
Companies seeking help in meeting the challenges generated by global competition will find assistance and leading-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC) in Gainesville. The Center offers development and technology transfer capabilities and focuses on applied research, and applications; couple with customized training using advanced manufacturing robotics the Center provides industry with powerful, competitive tools.
For more information, please .
Georgia Business Resources:
Georgia Business Calendar Georgia Business Newsletter
Georgia Centers of Innovation
International Offices Innovation and Technology Entrepreneur and Small Business Existing Industry SupportFilm, Video & Music
Georgia Workforce Available Buildings Georgia AlliesRelated Sites:
MCH Business Incubation CenterRobins Air Force BaseColumbus State UniversityGeorgia Ports AuthorityMedical College of Georgia IncubatorGeorgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC)