Business and Economic Development

GPA, Georgia Tech, Center for Innovation sign MOU

By Lance Wallace - July 31, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

New agreement strengthens Georgia Tech's relationship with Ports Authority.

Wall Street on West Peachtree

By Steven Norris - July 16, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

Stock Exchange-style trading floor at Georgia Tech is cultivating a new generation of finance experts

ATDC Taking Applications for 2018 Venture Showcase to Boston

June 25, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

15 Georgia-based technology firms will be selected to present to Boston-based venture capitalists in September.

Lifting Communities with Smart Technology

By Laura Diamond - June 12, 2018 | Albany, GA

Georgia Smart Communities Challenge helps small and large cities improve quality of life.

Georgia Tech to launch health technology initiative at the Advanced Technology Development Center

June 12, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

NASCO’s gift to the Institute will support development of health technology entrepreneurs and startups in Georgia.

Four Communities Selected for Inaugural Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

By Laura Diamond - June 12, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

Albany, Chamblee, Chatham County and Gwinnett County will implement smart development through a Georgia Tech-led program.

Tech Square Innovation Week Coming to Midtown Atlanta in May

April 24, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

Weeklong events from May 7-10 to shine spotlight on innovation ecosystem and feature open houses, tech summits, block party and 32nd annual ATDC Startup Showcase.

Goldman Sachs Joins Engage

By Laura Diamond - April 2, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech and leading global companies started Engage, the largest-ever strategic grouping of major corporations in an independent venture firm.

Personal Finance 101

By Laura Diamond - March 15, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

New Georgia Tech elective teaches students how to manage their finances before they graduate and embark on careers.

UltraView Wins the 2018 InVenture Prize

By Laura Diamond - March 14, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

The inventor, Kolby Hanley, receives $20,000 and a free patent, and advances to the ACC InVenture Prize competition.

A Safer Way to Handle Surgical Scalpel Blades

By Laura Diamond - March 6, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

The InVenture Prize finalist redesigned surgical blade packages so they're easier and safer to use.

Setting Sights on Competitive Archery

By Laura Diamond - March 6, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

InVenture Prize finalist UltraView created a new aiming device for competitive archery.

What is the fastest animal on the planet? Cheetah? Falcon? Sailfish? Georgia Tech assistant professor Saad Bhamla would like to add the Spirostomum ambiguum to the list. Spirostomum is a tiny single-celled protozoan that achieves blazing-fast acceleration while contracting its worm-like body.

Dr. Carson Meredith from Georgia Tech's School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering has developed a sustainable, flexible packaging wrap that is comprised of cellulose nanocrystals from wood pulp and chitin nanofibers which can be found in the discarded shells of crabs and shrimp.

Georgia Tech played a key role in developing the world's smallest ad printed on a sesame seed for a "big announcement" from Arby's.

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