Industry & Innovation
Laser Focused on Key Industries
A Testing Ground for Advancement
Rowen drives industry innovation through partnerships with Georgia’s top universities, fostering a vibrant community of diverse talent and dedicated thought leaders while positioning itself as a national hub for impactful advancements in agriculture, medicine and environmental sectors.
These collaborations are making Rowen one of the nation’s most consequential knowledge communities — scaling industries that shape a sustainable future.
Proactively Expanding Business
Beyond Rowen’s focus on research, innovation and cutting edge solutions, the surrounding region offers a gateway for businesses to secure top tier talent and access global markets.
The Latest News from Rowen
Blog
Sustainability is Shaping the Next Generation of Innovation
Companies in clean energy, agricultural technology, environmental science and life sciences need campuses that reflect their values. Sustainability has risen to the top of those values, quickly becoming a primary criterion in corporate site selection. In Georgia, Rowen embeds sustainability initiatives into every layer of its development to fulfill this evolving need. Rowen is a 2,000-acre planned knowledge community just east of Atlanta, designed from […]
Media Coverage
Georgia invests $1B to turn Route 316 into ‘workforce expressway’ between Atlanta and Athens
Originally posted in Atlanta Business Chronicle. A decade from now, a series of stop-and-start intersections along the state highway connecting Atlanta to Athens will be ditched in an effort to improve traffic flow and accommodate growth. Georgia’s Department of Transportation is investing approximately $1 billion into a long-term overhaul of state Route 316. The four-lane […]
Announcements
Rowen Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
The Rowen Foundation today announced that President and CEO Mason Ailstock will step down after accepting a new opportunity. The Rowen Board of Directors is conducting a national search for Rowen's next president and CEO with the Board anticipating new leadership later this fall.