The Nexus for Boundary Breakers
Just 35 miles from Athens, Atlanta and Gainesville sits Rowen – Georgia’s largest knowledge community. At the epicenter of top universities, highly skilled talent and a vibrant urban environment, Rowen is where the dreamers, thinkers and doers of tomorrow converge.
Reimagining Community. Inspiring Leadership.
A Harvest of Talent, Research and Ingenuity
This is where people, ideas and innovation unite. Rowen fosters knowledge sharing among entrepreneurs and global heavyweights, whether it’s improving efficiency in agriculture, initiating new innovations in medical care or furthering our commitment to sustainability.
Driven by a strategic partnership between the Rowen Foundation and Gwinnett County, the Rowen knowledge community activates as a collaborative learning and transformative thinking hub for tomorrow’s leaders of industry.
Prime Location
Located on University Parkway (Georgia State Route 316)
50+ Institutions
Research and higher education all within an hour’s drive
2,000 Acres
Preserved land and master-planned development in metro-area Atlanta, GA
Leading Diversity
30% of contracts awarded to small and women-owned businesses
Get acquainted with the Rowen Region, the 11-county area surrounding Rowen’s 2,000 acres of planned state-of-the-art facilities, labs and collaboration spaces. The Rowen Region averages over 50,000 college graduates annually and a diverse mix of industries including life sciences, agriculture, energy, medical devices and more. Home to nearly 4 million, the Rowen Region represents the future population of the United States.
A Transformative Hub for Innovation
Rowen will be an affordable home for trailblazers, a people-centric knowledge community and a carefully curated research and development hub advancing the work of forward-thinking businesses. Set on 2,000 acres of carefully preserved land situated between three major cities, Rowen elevates regional, state and global innovation.
Stewarded by Expertise
We’re dedicated to honoring our heritage and land. That’s why Rowen is uniquely suited for those seeking sustainability. Governed by a non-profit board of renowned researchers, industry executives and higher education leaders — and partnerships with Gwinnett County, the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power — Rowen offers the expertise and connections capable of cutting through red tape to create exceptional conditions for your business.
Diverse Talent and Research Capabilities
Say hello to an age of enlightenment. With over 50 research and higher education institutions in the Rowen Region and diverse talent and perspectives from multicultural backgrounds, Rowen is a knowledge community of best-in-class talent.
The Latest News from Rowen
Newsletters
Rowen Site Selection Newsletter: September 2025
Rowen is proud to be featured in Fortune magazine as part of “Georgia’s bold blueprint for innovation.” The story emphasizes what makes Georgia a powerful place to invest: a diverse workforce, world-class research universities and an innovation ecosystem designed to connect ideas to impact.
Board Meetings
Public Notice: Rowen Foundation September 2025 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm EST Click here to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
Announcements
University of Georgia, Spelman College and Georgia Gwinnett College to Study Knowledge Community’s Watershed Health
Rowen Launches 6th “Living Lab” on 2,000 Acre Site LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 5, 2025) – The Rowen Foundation, in partnership with the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia (UGA), Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and Spelman College, announces the launch of a comprehensive research program focused on ecologically sustainable watershed development at the […]