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
Jul 15, 2014 Local Gaming Developer Creates 30 Jobs in Fulton County
ATLANTA – April 2 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Hi-Rez Studios, a Georgia-based online game developer, will expand its...
Jul 15, 2014 Economic Development team earns top honor for exports
ATLANTA, April 7–Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has been selected to receive the Presidential "E Star" Award...
Jul 15, 2014 The Georgia Film Office Wins IAC Award
ATLANTA, April 22, 2014 – The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced today...
Jul 15, 2014 Go Build Georgia team to tour North Georgia high schools
ATLANTA – April 22, 2014– The Georgia Workforce Development's Go Build Georgia team will visit 11 North Georgia high schools this week as part of...
Jul 15, 2014 Leading cargo trailer manufacturer creates 75 jobs in Atkinson County
ATLANTA, April 23, 2014 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Freedom Trailers, a Georgia-based cargo trailer manufacturer, will expand existing...
Jul 15, 2014 Korean-based automotive manufacturer creates 30 jobs in Hall County
ATLANTA, May 1, 2014 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Jinsung T.E.C, Inc., a Korean-based manufacturer, will locate in Hall...
Jul 15, 2014 Georgia's tourism industry impact hits record high with $53.6 billion
ATLANTA, May 7, 2014 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that tourism demand generated $53.6 billion...
Jul 15, 2014 Georgia named No. 1 most competitive state in nation
ATLANTA, May 6, 2014 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia was named the No.1 most competitive state in the nation by Site Selection...
Jul 15, 2014 Big Creek Foods creates 25 jobs with new pet treat processing facility in Gainesville, Ga.
ATLANTA, June 5 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Big Creek Foods will create 25 jobs at their new pet...
Jul 15, 2014 Japan-based company to create 80 jobs in Griffin
ATLANTA, June 25, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Japan-based Toppan Printing Co., Ltd will create 80 jobs and invest $100 million into a new...