How the Georgia Center of Innovation Fuels Business Success

SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, connected with the Center of Innovation team at a trade show, sparking connections that brought the company to Georgia. 

Success in business often comes down to the right connections. The Georgia Center of Innovation makes those connections happen – helping companies grow, industries expand, and ecosystems thrive. 

A specialized team within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the Center of Innovation’s industry experts connect companies of all sizes with the right resources, expertise, and partners to solve challenges.

What does that look like? 

  • Business growth: A trade show introduction helped attract SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, to rural Georgia, demonstrating how the Center brings the right partners together to build industries like clean tech.
  • Industry growth: The addition of the AgTech team in 2021 led to projects like 4 Fungi’s Regenerative, showcasing the Center’s role in job creation, investment, and innovation.
  • Ecosystem collaboration: By leveraging strategic connections with businesses, technical colleges and universities, communities, and other state resources – including GDEcD’s export professionals – the Center helps position Georgia as a leader in innovation. 

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