Save the Date!


Join us at the University of Georgia Campus for

I    UGA Manufacturing! 
Friday, February 6, 2026


Including: 

   Open House of UGA Manufacturing Living Labs Spaces
   Panel Session on Workforce & Economic Development

   Keynote on Leading with Compassion in Manufacturing


Free and open to the public.  

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Living Labs

Advancing the Manufacturing Industry through Partnerships

Living labs are dynamic innovation ecosystems that foster collaboration among citizens, businesses, research institutions, and governments. By leveraging real-life settings and ongoing feedback, living labs prioritize co-creation and rapid prototyping to develop sustainable solutions, delivering shared value to all participants while facilitating transformative change and up-scaling innovations.


Pillars of Focus

  • Education
  • Research
  • Industry Engagement

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Propel Innovation Among Stakeholders.

Defining the living lab...

University of Georgia Manufacturing Living Labs (UGA MLL) are comprised of university students and faculty, local and regional communities, K-12 schools, industry partners, and international collaborators. We embody a collaborative and experimental approach to innovation in manufacturing, aiming to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and practices that can drive industry competitiveness and sustainability.


We bridge the gaps between theoretical research and practical application, paving the way for transformative advancements in the manufacturing sector.  As a dynamic and collaborative environment aimed at improving manufacturing processes and outcomes, we are founded on three core pillars:


RESEARCH, EDUCATION, and INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT.