Centers of Innovation - Overview

Innovative companies can accelerate growth with Georgia’s unique public and private assets, its broad menu of business resources and its stable of strategic industries through the Centers of Innovation program. Created by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2003, the program provides support to researchers and entrepreneurs in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, life sciences and maritime logistics.

Each center creates an environment for connecting with state leaders, academic and business experts and government organizations to nurture ideas and forge new relationships. This joint collaboration provides unparalleled opportunities for creating innovative technology solutions to industry-led challenges. This program also features regional entrepreneur outreach specialists who provide hands-on technical expertise and business development mentoring to entrepreneurs and new businesses.

Supported by the One Georgia Authority, Georgia Department of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, Georgia Research Alliance, the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute and others, the state’s Centers of Innovation are a catalyst for growth and prosperity throughout Georgia.

Visit the Centers of Innovation Web site.