Technology

Workforce and education 

Georgia’s tech workforce is fueled by an education-to-industry pipeline focused on fintech and emerging technologies. Through initiatives like the first-of-its-kind Georgia Fintech Academy, launched in partnership with the University System of Georgia in 2019, students gain hands-on experience in banking, data analytics, and financial technologies. Programs at the Atlanta University Center and Georgia State University’s pioneering FinTech Lab drive innovation across finance, insurance, and real estate, positioning Georgia as a leader in specialized tech fields. 
 

A cybersecurity leader 

Georgia brings together military, academic, and private-sector expertise together to help deliver a resilient, innovation-driven digital ecosystem. As headquarters to the U.S. Army Cyber Command Center, and home to leading research institutions and hundreds of private firms, Georgia offers an adaptable cybersecurity ecosystem.
 

Where fintech thrives 

Georgia’s home to multiple leading payment processing firms, earning Atlanta the title “Transaction Alley”. With a tech-savvy workforce, the nation’s first statewide Georgia Fintech Academy, and Atlanta’s world-class digital infrastructure, companies here benefit from the resources needed to innovate and grow.
 

Health IT innovation 

Georgia is at the forefront of health technology, combining advanced research institutions, an extensive network of healthcare providers, and a growing cluster of health IT companies. Electronic health records, telemedicine, data analytics, and digital health solutions are all part of the state’s innovative ecosystem, which supports cutting-edge healthcare delivery and strengthens patient outcomes nationwide. 
 

Creative technology 

Georgia is home to one of the top creative technology industries, spanning animation, digital entertainment, gaming, and immersive experiences. Emerging sectors such as esports, augmented (AR), virtual, and mixed reality (MR) are shaping a rapidly evolving landscape.  

Access talent statewide through programs at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Berry College, along with technical colleges such as Atlanta Technical College and Chattahoochee Technical College. These schools are a mere sampling of the institutions in Georgia that offer hands-on training in design, media production, and animation, equipping companies for tomorrow’s challenges. 
 

Center of operations  

Companies from around the world continue to choose Georgia for their headquarters, attracted by the state’s exceptional quality of life and unmatched global connectivity. With highly skilled talent, a top-ranked business climate, and direct access to global markets through the world’s most traveled and efficient airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia provides the ideal environment for companies to lead, grow, and compete internationally.