As one of the fastest-growing industries globally, esports has captured the attention of gamers, spectators, and investors alike. Atlanta, often called the “Silicon Valley of the South,” has established itself as an esports leader thanks to its vibrant gaming culture.

Seekr Navigation, co-founded by Georgia Tech graduate James Mead, is changing how blind and visually impaired individuals navigate complex public spaces. Their innovative audio-based navigation system is designed to provide intuitive, real-time guidance, enhancing users' independence and confidence in environments such as airports, amusement parks, hotels, and more.

Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear series has long been celebrated for its anti-war and anti-nuclear metacommentary. However, this legacy faced a peculiar rupture with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (MGSV). According to a recent paper from TSRB’s Ryan Scheiding (Georgia Tech) & Dan Staines (Torrens University), the game's gameplay mechanics and design undercut its thematic intent.

Sola Insurance, a new and unique Insurtech company, is redefining how people recover from natural disasters. Sola leverages data and technology to provide transparent, efficient disaster recovery solutions.

Lilypad Health aims to destigmatize menstrual health and care, allowing people to not only talk about their experiences but also access the care they need. Lilypad’s technology is a non-invasive menstrual pad add-on that acts as a collection device to test for health markers such as like Thyroid hormone levels, A1c, fertility hormones, and HPV.

Underground Atlanta has long been a space imbued with cultural and historical significance. Thanks to the Public Art Futures Lab, it’s also a hub for innovation, where art and technology intersect to reimagine creative possibilities. The Lab’s Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program stands at the heart of this initiative, fostering an environment where artists can experiment, collaborate, and push the boundaries of their craft.

As society evolves and cultural norms are challenged, efforts to embrace inclusivity and diversity often face intense scrutiny from an oftentimes very vocal minority. A recent paper by TSRB’s Anne Sullivan and coauthors Mel Stanfill and Anastasia Salter from the University of Central Florida, takes a closer look at the backlash and controversy when three popular games released in 2023 introduced inclusive options into their character creation.

The Technology Square Research Building (TSRB) at Georgia Tech houses two invaluable community maker spaces that embody Tech Square's ethos of collaboration: the IPaT Prototyping Lab and Craft Lab. These spaces create hubs of interdisciplinary collaboration, skill-building, and innovation among students, faculty, artists, startups, and external partners.

Georgia Tech is launching its inaugural Food and Beverage Accelerator (GT.FBA) program in January 2025, offering an exciting opportunity for passionate food and beverage entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. The program, which will last six months, is designed to help small food and beverage startups take their products from home kitchens to retail shelves, providing a structured pathway from idea to market.

This social media company’s creation was kicked off by a simple tweet: “I have a $47 million idea for you. Let’s talk.”

Ph.D. student Arianna Mastali’s research in animal-centered computing focuses on designing wearable computers and interactive enrichment devices. With a background in computer engineering and human-computer interaction, Mastali's interdisciplinary expertise has culminated in a unique project to enrich the lives of the elephants at Zoo Atlanta.

What if a low-cost, micro-sized patch could provide more accurate and accessible data by capturing acoustic fingerprints of the heart and lungs? StethX Microsystems is revolutionizing hardware for medical device solutions such as wearables. StethX’s acoustic sensor works as a smart stethoscope, picking up acceleration data and using AI or machine learning to detect disease or impending events.

Robert "RED" Daniel, a seasoned figure at ATDC as the FinTech Catalyst & Program Manager, has immersed himself in the vibrant startup ecosystem for years. However, his journey into blending comedy with entrepreneurship began unexpectedly, sparked by a familiar passion reignited in an old email.

The average U.S. commercial building is over 50 years old, and only the top 25% of all commercial buildings are ENERGY STAR certified. Roughly one-third, or more, of the energy used by buildings is wasted at an annual cost of $150 billion. Joulea, an Atlanta-based startup, strives to modernize and redefine energy efficiency for commercial buildings.

Launched in 1999, Georgia's Yamacraw initiative positioned the state as a tech leader in broadband and semiconductors, ultimately leading to the creation of Tech Square as an innovation hub. Nearly 25 years later, experts like Georgia Tech's Professor Farrokh Ayazi believe a new Yamacraw-like effort is needed to revitalize Atlanta's hardware tech scene and restore its former momentum.