Four Key Pillars
Through our four pillars – Community Research, Economic Opportunity, Student Engagement and Workforce Development – we provide social and financial capital to support scaled programs, research, technology and services; and we mentor the next generation of innovators who can navigate public-private partnership for shared economic success.
Each pillar has active networks, is nimble enough to respond to emerging opportunities, features a flagship program of innovation and supports projects that help foster access, growth, entrepreneurship and innovation across the South. Explore our projects and the ways they are helping Georgia and the South become living laboratories for innovation.
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Economic Opportunity
The Economic Opportunity pillar supports initiatives that create and sustain statewide projects that deliver shared economic success through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
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Community Research
The Community Research pillar supports community initiatives that advance “smart” technology to create a safer and sustainable future for citizens.
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Student Engagement
The Student Engagement pillar helps undergraduate and graduate students pursue their interests in social impact, with summer placements that provide hands-on engagement.
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Workforce Development
The Workforce Development pillar cultivates next-generation leaders who can deftly navigate public/private sectors and fosters public-private partnerships in key growth areas for social impact.
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Founding Partners
Leaders across Georgia working to advance a common vision.
