The University of Georgia’s commitment to creative innovation generates economic prosperity and business growth throughout the state of Georgia and beyond. UGA has a more than $9 billion annual impact on the state’s economy — and we’re just getting started.
As the state’s flagship land-grant and sea-grant institution, our impact can be felt in all 159 counties in Georgia. From business growth and formation to community leadership development and new agricultural technologies, we promote economic vitality, civic engagement and community health statewide.
$9.2B
Impact on the State of Georgia FY 2025
40Mi.
Every Georgian is within 40 miles of a UGA resource
900+
Jobs Created (750+ jobs in Georgia)
In 2026, the University of Georgia was reaffirmed as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The distinction recognizes UGA’s substantive, sustainable and institution-wide commitment to regional economic engagement, growth and economic opportunity.
In 2026, the University of Georgia was reaffirmed as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The distinction recognizes UGA’s substantive, sustainable and institution-wide commitment to regional economic engagement, growth and economic opportunity.
The Archway Partnership empowers communities to address long-standing and critical community and economic development needs. Archway Partnership communities are addressing issues related to economic development, education, workforce development, leadership, health and welfare, overall quality of life and more.
The Archway Partnership empowers communities to address long-standing and critical community and economic development needs. Archway Partnership communities are addressing issues related to economic development, education, workforce development, leadership, health and welfare, overall quality of life and more.
UGA’s Rural Engagement Workshop connects research and communities by providing opportunities for faculty to translate academic expertise into new interdisciplinary research opportunities and collaborative solutions that better address the complex needs of Georgia residents.
UGA’s Rural Engagement Workshop connects research and communities by providing opportunities for faculty to translate academic expertise into new interdisciplinary research opportunities and collaborative solutions that better address the complex needs of Georgia residents.
