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Spotlight: EngeniusMicro
EngeniusMicro is an ATDC company which uses micro- and nano-scale sensors to collect data to ensure the safety and reliability of chemical tank storage in industrial parks. Chris Heaton says being part of the Tech Square ecosystem is invaluable because of the knowledge shared among engineers, startup catalysts, and entrepreneurs.
Spotlight: AT&T Foundry
The AT&T Foundry is one of six foundries across the nation that search for technologies which enhance or refine existing AT&T products. The Atlanta Foundry focuses on innovations for access, home, and cars. AT&T chose to locate in Tech Square because they’re looking for the very best talent to bring innovation to life.
HackGT 2016 Attracts Over 1,000 Student Hackers
This fall, HackGT hosted the third official Georgia Tech hackathon, welcoming over 1,000 student hackers to descend upon campus for 34 hours to make amazing hacks for awesome prizes.
Spotlight: VeriSolutions
ATDC Company VeriSolutions is building the connected restaurant. Avery McGregor says Tech Square has been imperative to Verisolutions’ success because the team is surrounded by influential and inspiring entrepreneurs.
Take the Wheel: Tech Square joins global PARK(ing) Day movement
PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers, and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Tech Square students, startups, and community organizations took over 5th Street to spark a conversation on the best use of urban public space.
Spotlight: Acivilate
ATDC company Acivilate seeks to improve the way the criminal justice system works, with aims to reduce recidivism rates by better managing privacy rules. Culture, credibility, and connection were just a few of the deciding factors when CEO Louise Wasalewski selected Tech Square for her company’s headquarters.
Spotlight: Southern Company
Southern Company is the Southeast’s largest electric utility, operating in 18 states and serving over 9 million customers. Tech Square is home to Southern Company's Energy Innovation Center. Watch the video to check out their digs and discover what they love about being part of Tech Square.
Tech Square Intern Academy: Summer Odyssey
The Tech Square Intern Academy was like a jet pack strapped to an internship. Students got to have fun with other interns, meet leaders from a variety of Atlanta companies, and explore different corners of Tech Square and the greater Atlanta community - all while becoming a better person.
Recess Time: Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as one of this year's breakout technologies. See for yourself.
Leisure Sports Olympics 2016
What better way to ease your way back into the work week after the Memorial Day weekend than with a gourmet picnic, cold drinks, and some friendly competition. See the fun and frivolities with your own eyes.
The Secretary of Energy Visits Tech Square
U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Ernest Moniz was the third Presidential Cabinet member to tour Tech Square this year and spent time at the Southern Company Energy Innovation Center, met startups like Emrgy, and saw firsthand what makes Tech Square the heart of Atlanta's tech scene.
ATDC Showcase 2016
More than 880 registered to attend the 2016 ATDC Startup Showcase on May 12 — breaking the attendance record set the previous year. And made for a fun after party.