CENTER OF INNOVATION LIFE SCIENCES & IT

TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH OUR SIGNATURE SERVICES • Access to university R&D • Direct collaboration with key state contacts and industry leaders • Product commercialization assistance • Industry-specific expertise • Process improvement for bottom line impact

GEORGIA’S LIFE SCIENCES & IT COMMUNITYGeorgia’s diverse technology community encompasses a variety of industry sectors ranging from health IT to medical devices, software development and digital entertainment. More than 14,300 technology companies with more than 165,000 employees call Georgia home. The state’s dedication to the growth and success of its life science and IT industries has led many small and emerging companies — as well as industry leaders such as Greenway Medical Technologies, Panasonic Automotive, McKesson Technology Solutions, AT&T Mobility and NCR — to call Georgia home.

RESEARCH TO COMMERCIALIZATION Georgia is home to three of the top 100 research institutions and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks the Georgia Institute of Technology’s educational offerings in the top 10 annually. The bridge between product development and commercialization can be challenging. The COI for Life Sciences & IT accelerates this phase by providing direct access to cutting edge solutions through university research in Georgia and industry partners. Our team works with businesses to

provide industry-specific advice, partner relationships, and market knowledge. Additional affiliations with key state agencies and industry thought leaders help cut the red tape and get things done.

EDUCATIONAL PROWESSThe Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University’s biomedical engineering program, No. 2 in the nation, is a global leader for numerous medical device innovations. Coupled with the tremendous assets of the member institutions of the University System of Georgia and the No. 1 workforce training program, Georgia Quick Start, Georgia is a powerhouse when it comes workforce, research and innovation.

INFRASTRUCTURE Georgia’s technology infrastructure provides a great basis for established companies and entrepreneurs to thrive. Atlanta sits at the crossroads of two of the nation’s major fiber trunks connecting Georgia businesses to the world. Forbes consistently lists Atlanta as one of the top three most wired cities each year, and it is also home to key nodes for Internet 2 and National Lambda Rail. The University System of Georgia’s PeachNet connects member institutions throughout Georgia.

GEORGIA CENTER OF INNOVATION

The Center of Innovation for Life Sciences & IT is the key resource for helping Georgia’s life sciences and information technology companies grow and compete globally. This Center assists with business and technology development assistance and access to top-notch research at Georgia universities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT Tech.GeorgiaInnovation.org a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development