Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
Virtual reality (VR), along with its counterpart augmented reality (AR), is projected to be an $80-billion-dollar industry by 2025, according to global investment firm Goldman Sachs.
Georgia is on the forefront of this new wave of technology due in part to the state's thriving film and television production ecosystem and deep technology talent base.
Last year, there were 248 entertainment productions in the state, and the number of gaming companies rose to more than 70 in metro Atlanta alone.
Georgia's production tax incentive, which also extends to digital entertainment, has brought big projects and put the state on the world stage as no. 5 in film production globally.
Atlanta also lands among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for technology startup activity and venture capital funding further fueled by talent from neighboring internationally renowned institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and others.
Georgia boasts leading thinkers in VR and AR research, game design and production. Demand from the state's 30 Fortune 1000 companies fuels virtual reality innovation for commercial use.
From the cutting-edge research conducted at Emory University leveraging VR to treat PTSD and Georgia Tech's dedicated Augmented Realities lab, to TRICK 3D's commercial projects for corporate clients such as Delta Air Lines and Georgia Power, VR innovations and applications are taking off in Georgia.
Press Releases
Apr 25, 2024 Syensqo Breaks Ground on New EV Material Facility in Augusta
ATLANTA – April 25, 2024 – Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) joined executive leadership from Syensqo, a global science leader in materials...
Apr 4, 2024 PrizePicks Announces 33,000-square-foot Headquarters in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in North America, will locate its...
Mar 11, 2024 Georgia Council for the Arts Announces 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Champion
ATLANTA – March 11, 2024 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) this week announced that Tiana Jones, a sophomore...
Feb 27, 2024 State Leaders Celebrate Hyundai Motor Group’s Historic Impact on Georgia
ATLANTA – February 27, 2024 – Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today joined President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and...
Feb 15, 2024 SOLARCYCLE to Create 600 Jobs in Polk County at First-of-its-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant
ATLANTA – February 15, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600...
Feb 14, 2024 State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year
ATLANTA – February 14, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state surpassed...
Feb 6, 2024 Second Automotive Supplier Creating 200 New Jobs in Candler County
ATLANTA – February 6, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Doowon Climate Control America, Inc., an auto parts manufacturer and supplier, will...
Feb 2, 2024 Resia Manufacturing Announces Manufacturing Facility, 150 Jobs in Fairburn
ATLANTA – February 2, 2024 – Today the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that Resia, a leading real estate company specializing in multifamily...
Jan 31, 2024 Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide
ATLANTA – January 31, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development today celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique...
Dec 21, 2023 Medical Device Manufacturer Gerresheimer Expands in Peachtree City
ATLANTA – December 21, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Gerresheimer, a manufacturer for the pharma and life science industry, will invest...