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.

Southwire, a major wire and cable producer in North America, also provides digital solutions and advanced tools. At its Spark Innovation Center in Tech Square, the company focuses on R&D, exploring technologies to enhance energy efficiency and meet its sustainability goals.

Georgia Tech houses a unique educational initiative within the Scheller School of Business known as TI:GER, short for Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results. TI:GER has garnered acclaim for its approach to fostering entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancement, with its heavy emphasis on group work and collaboration.

David Han, a recent high school graduate, wasn't sure what to expect when he first arrived at the TSQ Clubhouse for an entrepreneur event and startup exchange a few months ago. He soon discovered a wealth of opportunities, resources, and valuable connections.