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 21, 2014 Italian Equipment Manufacturer Locates to Georgia
ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2006 – System Ceramics of Italy has chosen metro Atlanta area for its first U.S. location to house its headquarters, sales and...
Jul 21, 2014 Forsyth County is states 30th community designated Entrepreneur Friendly
ATLANTA, December 7, 2006 - Forsyth County has joined the state's ranks of Entrepreneur Friendly communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an...
Jul 21, 2014 Coal Marketing Company Ltd. Selects Atlanta as U.S. Headquarters
ATLANTA, Dec 6, 2006 – Coal Marketing Company Ltd. (CMC), the exclusive marketer for coal produced in the Cerrejón mining complex in Colombia, has chosen...
Jul 21, 2014 Coastal Glynn County receives Entrepreneur Friendly designation
ATLANTA, December 5, 2006 – Glynn County is the newest addition to the fast-growing group of state-designated 'Entrepreneur Friendly' counties that are strategically developing pro-small...
Jul 21, 2014 Tour De Georgia Unveils 2007 Host Venues for Seven-Day Event
ATLANTA (November 21, 2006) - State parks, national landmarks, classic mountains and the state capital will highlight the route of the fifth annual Tour de...
Jul 21, 2014 Atlanta Leads the Nation in Attracting Most Coveted Demographic in the Country
ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2006 -- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25- to 34-year-olds, the most coveted demographic in the country. They are...
Jul 21, 2014 2007 Tour De Georgia Expands to Seven Days
ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2006) - As the Tour de Georgia commences its fifth year of attracting enormous crowds and world-class talent, officials announced today...
Jul 21, 2014 State certifies Cherokee County Entrepreneur Friendly for small businesses
ATLANTA, November 8, 2006 - Cherokee County joined today the fast-growing ranks of the state's 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation that means a community...
Jul 21, 2014 Medac to Expand with New Facility in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, November 3, 2006 - Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Medac, an anesthesia billing provider, will invest $2 million and create 300 jobs over...
Jul 21, 2014 Japanese company breaks ground in Haralson Co. for first U.S. plant
ATLANTA, November 1, 2006 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Suzukaku, a steel manufacturer and processor based in Japan, will locate...