The innovation ecosystem is the term used to describe the large and diverse array of participants and resources that contribute to and are necessary for ongoing innovation in a modern economy.  The local Georgia Innovation Ecosystem is made up of resources available from industry, universities and colleges, government, non-government organizations, and the investment community.

Georgia's Innovation Ecosystem is large and diverse; a distinct advantage for local companies and entrepreneurs.

• Incubators & Accelerators
• Workspaces
• Maker Spaces
• Business Support Program
• Crowd-based funding
• Government and Institutional funding
• Angel Investment and Venture Capital
• University Programs
• Economic Development Organization
• Corporate Innovation Center
• Groups & Associations
• Events
• Incentives for Business
• Design and Coding Schools
• Media

How does the Georgia Center of Innovation fit into this Ecosystem?

As a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Centers are a resource designed to help Georgia companies of all shapes and sizes overcome innovation challenges. The Centers provide value-added services to assist companies in Georgia's key industries to develop new products, services, and markets through partnerships with state, federal and private institutions that comprise Georgia's 'Innovation Ecosystem.'  COI also serves as a primary resource within the Georgia Department of Economic Development and to local economic development organizations for industry-specific expertise and connection to the state's Innovation Ecosystem. To accomplish the COI mission, it is important to be a reliable and trusted partner within the Innovation Ecosystem in Georgia to foster the expanded utilization by Georgia companies of those organizations and resources that fuel industry innovation in the state.