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Our History

Georgia's centers of innovation program, launched by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2003, has developed centers of excellence in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, information technology, life sciences and maritime logistics. By leveraging Georgia's homegrown industries, the state is creating new jobs, increasing investment and ensuring long-term economic opportunity.

The Regional Technology Incubator in Columbus is a non-profit entity created from a partnership between public, private, academic and state agencies.

Our Objectives

To...

  • Increase innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology job creation in Georgia
  • Solve technology challenges for businesses
  • Attract and retain technology jobs
  • Increase the number of patents in our region
  • Develop new methodologies
  • Educate the business community on the types of research available at the state and federal level

Our Mission

Increase technology-related jobs in the Valley area.

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Last Updated: 7/1/09