Yesterday in Atlanta, Microsoft opened its second U.S.-based Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC). The MIC will support Atlanta’s growing high-tech community by providing a comprehensive set of technology, tools and services to startups, governments, students and faculty.
Part of the broader Microsoft CityNext initiative, the MIC is a result of the CityNext Digital Alliance between Microsoft and the city of Atlanta. The alliance focuses on increasing access to Microsoft software and technology support for citizens — with an emphasis on K–20 education, student entrepreneurs, software startups and job seekers. It supports the local economy through increased digital literacy, career readiness and services for accelerating innovation.
“We aim to foster innovation, collaboration and economic growth in local communities as an inherent piece of our culture and look forward to expanding our work in the Atlanta community,” said Judson Althoff, president of North America at Microsoft. “The MIC will allow us to provide training and resources to thousands of members of the technology, education and business communities; help hundreds of businesses grow; and host countless learning and networking events.”
Read more about the Atlanta MIC on the Fire Hose blog.
