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Georgia Research Alliance

Funds Georgia research projects through university intermediaries using state-linked appropriations and private giving.

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Active grants2

Total grants2

About

Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) is a Georgia-based nonprofit public-private partnership founded in 1990 that channels state and private support into university research commercialization. Since 1991, Georgia has invested $728 million through GRA, and the organization works across eight partner universities while keeping its governance and operating base in Georgia.

Its main instruments are grants…

Programs & grants under this funder

GRA Distinguished Investigators

Provides university-nominated mid-career researcher recruitment designed to strengthen translational impact in Georgia.

GRA Eminent Scholars

Offers university-led recruitment support for world-class researchers joining Georgia institutions and building major research hubs.

GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship — Development Grants

Funds translational development in Georgia by helping research teams mature technology toward commercialization.

1 grant

GRA I&E Development Grant

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GRA Innovation & Entrepreneurship — Exploratory Grants

Supports early-stage feasibility tests for Georgia research teams before committing to larger development initiatives.

1 grant

GRA I&E Exploratory Grant

Open

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: gra.org