Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
Virtual reality (VR), along with its counterpart augmented reality (AR), is projected to be an $80-billion-dollar industry by 2025, according to global investment firm Goldman Sachs.
Georgia is on the forefront of this new wave of technology due in part to the state's thriving film and television production ecosystem and deep technology talent base.
Last year, there were 248 entertainment productions in the state, and the number of gaming companies rose to more than 70 in metro Atlanta alone.
Georgia's production tax incentive, which also extends to digital entertainment, has brought big projects and put the state on the world stage as no. 5 in film production globally.
Atlanta also lands among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for technology startup activity and venture capital funding further fueled by talent from neighboring internationally renowned institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and others.
Georgia boasts leading thinkers in VR and AR research, game design and production. Demand from the state's 30 Fortune 1000 companies fuels virtual reality innovation for commercial use.
From the cutting-edge research conducted at Emory University leveraging VR to treat PTSD and Georgia Tech's dedicated Augmented Realities lab, to TRICK 3D's commercial projects for corporate clients such as Delta Air Lines and Georgia Power, VR innovations and applications are taking off in Georgia.
Press Releases
Feb 27, 2020 Toyota Financial Services to Establish New Service Center in Alpharetta, Create 150 Jobs
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Toyota Financial Services will open a new office in Alpharetta to become the company’s East...
Feb 24, 2020 Sonic Automotive, Inc. to Locate Regional Headquarters in Gwinnett Co., Create 130 Jobs
Atlanta, February 24, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sonic Automotive, Inc., (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest retailers...
Feb 20, 2020 Mannington Mills to Expand, Create 268 Jobs in Gordon Co.
Atlanta, February 20, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a $22 million expansion by flooring manufacturer Mannington Mills, Inc. in Gordon County due to...
Feb 12, 2020 Gov. Kemp Celebrates Georgia Made Day
Atlanta, February 12, 2020 –Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson, state...
Feb 10, 2020 Gov. Kemp: 2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
Atlanta, February 10, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the...
Jan 24, 2020 Novalis Innovative Flooring Announces First US Production Facility, Creates 120 Jobs in Dalton
Atlanta, January 24, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Novalis Innovative Flooring will build its first U.S. production facility in Whitfield County. Novalis...
Jan 22, 2020 Enchem to Build Two Facilities in Jackson County, Create 300 Jobs
Atlanta, January 22, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Korean manufacturer Enchem Ltd. will build two new manufacturing plants in Jackson County, Georgia, creating...
Jan 22, 2020 Georgia Earns Top Spot for Regional Workforce Development
Atlanta, January 22, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia earned the top ranking for workforce development in the South Atlantic Region, according to...
Jan 21, 2020 Georgia’s tourism industry breaks visitation records
ATLANTA, January 21, 2020 –Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), joined Governor Kemp and industry professionals from...
Jan 18, 2020 Amazon to Launch New Fulfillment Center, Create 500 Jobs in Coweta County
Atlanta, January 18, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Amazon will expand its Georgia presence by launching a new fulfillment center in Newnan...