Georgia Centers of Innovation (COI)

The Centers of Innovation (COI), an official part of the Global Commerce division at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies. Formed in 2003 by Governor Sonny Perdue, COI is comprised of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Warner Robins, each center provides statewide strategic industry expertise by being a complete source of information. Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, significant networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.