Research Island

The University System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) have teamed to launch the University System of Georgia Research Island at Skidaway. For over 30 years, the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) and the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service have been engaged in marine research and education on a campus featuring two major rivers, pristine salt marsh, and easy access to undeveloped barrier islands and the open ocean.

Now, 100 Acres of this island campus, located 16 miles southeast of historic Savannah, have been made available for corporate research and development facilities. The Skidaway Institute of Oceanography has proposed a multipurpose facility - encompassing laboratories, classrooms, and business incubation space - to promote collaboration among academic and business concerns. The Savannah Economic Development Authority, in turn, will work with corporations to establish on-campus sites for the companies research and development divisions.

The Research Island provides an intellectually rich and diverse atmosphere where scientists and business entrepreneurs may exchange expertise and ideas to foster advances in marine/environmental research and the resulting economic applications

Through SEDA, the University System welcomes proposals from techologically-driven companies that emphasize environmental technology, biotechnology and related areas.

While research-intensive companies will be given priority, corporate headquarters and/or research-related production will also be considered. The research and related activities of prospective companies must be consistent with the mission of the University System of Georgia.