Georgia Centers of Innovation (COI)

The Georgia Center of Innovation is a government-affiliated economic development organization based in Atlanta, Georgia that helps local companies navigate innovation challenges, connect with industry expertise and access resources that support product development, business growth and market expansion. It serves as a strategic arm of the state’s economic development ecosystem, providing industry-specific guidance, research resources, mentoring and connections to partners across sectors such as aerospace, agribusiness, energy technology, information technology, logistics and manufacturing. The Center works with businesses of all sizes in Georgia to shorten commercialization timelines and foster adoption of new ideas by linking entrepreneurs to technical assistance, funding sources and market insights. It also collaborates with universities, incubators, accelerators and industry networks to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem and promote competitive growth. The organization emphasizes non-dilutive support, economic development and industry-focused partnerships rather than acting as a traditional venture capital investor.