Clearly, in Georgia, business and AI are comfortable becoming steady partners. But how is that coming about, prudently, and in what can seem like a relatively speedy window of time?
In 2025, Georgia ranked eighth nationally in overall university R&D spending, up from 12th just a few years earlier.
One of the primary mechanisms used by the state is the Georgia Research and Development Tax Credit, which provides a financial incentive to companies that increase their qualified research spending within the state.
With busy cities, significant industrial history, and a blend of cultures, it’s easy to see why Georgia has what it takes to be a hotspot for genius.
Georgia is positioning itself as a key player in the global data center boom, leveraging strong infrastructure, supportive policy, and multibillion-dollar investments.
For decades, universities operated as default gateways: four years in, degree out, career to follow. That model assumed time, patience and a broadly shared belief that the credential itself justified the cost. That assumption is being questioned. More and more students and families are turning away from rigidity, time-to-value and debt without clarity.
Lithuania has banking charters, innovation hubs and clear public policy – here’s why it might be the perfect place for Georgia’s expanding international relationships.
On Jan. 4, 60 Minutes showcased “the future of the future” with advanced robotics at Hyundai’s Metaplant outside Savannah.
Atlanta’s Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI) is helping move our city forward. From job creation to major investments, we’re ensuring Atlanta remains a place where innovation thrives—and where residents benefit directly from that growth. Atlanta isn’t “building a tech scene.” Atlanta is building a tech engine.