Georgia Manufacturing
With manufacturing playing a vital role in Georgia’s economy, innovation is key to keeping businesses competitive. The Georgia Center of Innovation helps Georgia manufacturers of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, solve business challenges and seize opportunities to innovate products, improve processes, and strengthen supply chains.
Our team of manufacturing problem-solvers provide one-on-one support - whether you are developing a new product, streamlining production, or building your workforce. We serve as a hands-on advisor, connecting you to the right tools, partners, and resources to move your business forward.
Manufacturing Services
From rising costs to labor shortages, today’s manufacturers face complex challenges. We help you navigate them by leveraging Georgia’s strengths. Our services include:
- Providing technical expertise to assess manufacturing challenges and identify potential solutions.
- Recommending resources in the state, including industry organizations, academic researchers, and government agencies and programs that can meet company needs.
- Facilitating collaborations and partnerships with startup accelerator programs, prototyping shops, contract manufacturers, workforce development programs, tax incentives, Trade services, and many others to help overcome business challenges.
Manufacturing Companies that Call Georgia Home
Product Development
We provide technical and business development advice at all stages of product development, from conceptualization to full-scale production, including research and development, prototyping, design, and manufacturing.
We take the time to understand your business and connect you with the right resources, such as university researchers, accelerator programs, product designers, machine shops, and contract manufacturers to help bring your product to market.
Process Improvement
A key to modern manufacturing and growth is achieving optimal efficiency. The Center assists Georgia businesses to assess their current processes and identify potential improvements. Through our connections with world-renowned faculty, talented researchers at universities around the state, the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, the Global Center of Medical Innovation, and many other leading organizations, we connect companies to people who can help improve any type of manufacturing process.
Workforce Development Solutions
Today's manufacturing industry requires advanced skill sets all the way from the operator level to leadership positions. Georgia is home to the nation's No. 1 workforce training program, Quick Start, as well as the Technical College System of Georgia and first-class science and engineering programs at Georgia's universities. By leveraging these resources and private industry, the Center assembles strategic partnerships to help manufacturers create new and innovative approaches to building and retaining their talent pipelines.
Manufacturing Resources
The Center of Innovation helps manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes with resources to take your business further. Explore resources like workforce development, industry data, and other manufacturing organizations.
The Center of Innovation Manufacturing Team
The Center of Innovation is made up of experts with the knowledge and experience to meet your needs. Learn more about the Manufacturing team and reach out if you have any questions.