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
Nov 13, 2024 Automated Warehouse Services Company GreenBox Systems to Invest $144 Million in Butts County
ATLANTA– November 13 ,2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GreenBox Systems LLC (GreenBox), an innovative company that provides automated warehouse services to...
Oct 31, 2024 Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE Accelerates Plans for Polk County Operation
ATLANTA—October 31, 2024—Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet...
Oct 30, 2024 Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations
More than $1.4 million in awards will support programs, facilities in 51 counties ATLANTA – October 30, 2024 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development...
Oct 24, 2024 TMC Transformers to Bring 110 Jobs, New Manufacturing Facility to Burke County
ATLANTA – October 24, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc. (TMC), an international dry-type transformers manufacturer for a...
Oct 23, 2024 New AIG Office Hub to Create 600 Metro Atlanta Jobs
ATLANTA – October 23, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading global insurance company, will establish...
Oct 17, 2024 New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact
Now available: Local communities can calculate unique impact ATLANTA – October 17, 2024 – Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm...
Sep 25, 2024 Automotive Supplier Invests $11.2 Million in Toombs County
ATLANTA – September 25, 2024 -Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shinsung Petrochemical (Shinsung), an automotive supplier, will invest $11.2 million in a new...
Sep 17, 2024 Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year
ATLANTA – September 17, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke...
Sep 13, 2024 Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
ATLANTA – September 13, 2024 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced...
Aug 29, 2024 Gov Kemp: Georgia Job Creation Remains Strong
ATLANTA – August 29, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of...