The Nexus of Innovation

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. 

Startup Ecosystem

$2.25B

venture funding in 2022

200+

Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in the country headquartered in metro Atlanta – more than any other region per capita

100+

entrepreneurial centers

  • #1 Black entrepreneurial center (Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs)
  • #4 largest tech hub (Atlanta Tech Village)

13+

unicorns since 2013

Corporate Innovation Ecosystem

A leading global corporate market with some of the biggest companies in the world housing innovation centers, unmatched talent and abundant resources  

35+

corporate innovation, technology + development centers

1,200+

regional and global headquarters

29

Fortune 1000 companies headquartered

14

Fortune 500 companies headquartered

Creative DNA

A solidly built reputation as an influencer and leader in tech innovation and entertainment production spanning blockbuster music, film and gaming releases

159

digital media companies

50

game studios

20K

music industry jobs

#3

filming center in the U.S.

Leading in Talent

Atlanta’s future as a leading innovation economy is being secured with 295,000+ diverse students enrolled in the region’s colleges and universities

300K+

students enrolled

22K

STEAM graduates annually

43.9%

of the population has a bachelor’s degree or higher 

53%

of the population is Black, Hispanic
and/or Asian 

6

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

70+

colleges
and university campuses

Convening Innovators

Atlanta Growth Collective

Atlanta Growth Collective is an exclusive community for founders and CEOs scaling growth-stage startups across the region. Backed by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and a dynamic network of experienced founders, experts, and leaders, it is a trusted resource for those navigating the unique challenges faced in the growth and scaling stages of a business.