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corporate innovation, technology and development centers
Metro regions across the nation can boast about their corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, talent pipeline and other assets. But only in metro Atlanta will you find all these assets and many more converging into one remarkable ecosystem where innovators push one another to achieve more.
corporate innovation, technology and development centers
Inc. 5000 companies
co-working spaces, incubators and accelerators
students enrolled in the regions 50+ colleges and universities
Atlanta’s future as a leading innovation economy is being secured with 275,000+ diverse students enrolled in the region’s 50+ colleges and universities.
STEAM graduates annually
of the population has a bachelor’s degree or higher
of the population is Black, Hispanic and/or Asian
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A thriving unicorn factory with incubation spaces across the region filled with startups and high-impact bootstrapped companies, and billions in VC fueling growth.
in VC capital in 2021
unicorns since 2013
largest tech entrepreneurship center in the United States (Atlanta Tech Village)
Largest Center for Black entrepreneurs in the United States (RICE)
A leading global corporate market with some of the biggest companies in the world housing innovation centers, unmatched talent, and abundant resources
corporate innovation centers
public companies
Fortune 500/1000 companies headquartered
U.S. or North America headquarters for international businesses
A solidly built reputation as an influencer and leader in tech innovation and entertainment production spanning blockbuster music, film, and gaming releases
digital media companies
game studios
music industry jobs
filming center in the U.S.
This initiative provides customized assistance to high-potential companies to help accelerate growth and fuel economic impact across metro Atlanta. Learn more here.
ATL Unlocked is a partnership between MAC and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem to create access for creators, innovators and entrepreneurs so they can thrive. ATL Unlocked connects entrepreneurs with innovation centers and entrepreneurs across the region to increase knowledge and access.
Every October, over 30 independent events take place across metro Atlanta that celebrate and connect corporate innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and creators from around the world.