Curiosity Lab

Cities are always talking about innovation. Very few are structured to support it. Introducing Peachtree Corners. With 50,000 residents, 40,000 jobs, and a 500-acre technology park designed specifically for high-tech companies, it creates an environment where new technologies can operate alongside everyday activity, not apart from it. That means: • Continuous interaction with people, vehicles, and infrastructure • Immediate feedback loops • A setting designed for iteration, not just demonstration • Proximity to one of the busiest airports in the world  • Neighbors amongst long-standing foundation of global tech companies Curiosity Lab sits at the center of it. It’s where infrastructure, technology, and everyday activity intersect—giving companies a place to move beyond controlled testing and into something far more valuable.

Innovation is happening here in Peachtree Corners. 💡 Curiosity Lab joined the @PCBA1 After Hours to share what we’re seeing across mobility and smart city technology, along with a look at what’s ahead for 2026 and beyond.  From industry trends to real-world deployment, the discussion focused on how ideas move from concept to implementation within an active city environment. Being part of these conversations is how we continue to connect innovation with community and keep our smart city moving forward.

We just got back from Taiwan… and it’s leading to something bigger. At Curiosity Lab, we’re working toward the Taiwan Robotics Hub: a new initiative designed to bring more robotics companies into a real-world deployment environment right here in Peachtree Corners. Why does this matter? • More tech being tested in a live city • More collaboration across industries • More momentum for what’s possible here We break it all down in our latest blog. Read more at the link in bio.

A space designed for the people building what's next. Our event space is built to bring people into the same room, whether it's for corporate innovation offsites, entrepreneurial classes, or technology-driven community events. With the ability to host 100+ attendees, it's a place built for working sessions, meaningful dialogue, and the kind of in-person moments that move ideas forward faster. Just one of the ways the Curiosity Lab supports the people and partnerships driving what's next.

What a week for Curiosity Lab 👀 From Athens to West Palm Beach, we were in the room for some of the biggest conversations shaping what’s next in mobility and smart city innovation. At the 5th Annual Electric Mobility Summit hosted by Georgia Network for Electric Mobility at the University of Georgia, our Executive Director Emily Heintz joined industry leaders to talk about how autonomous systems are advancing electric mobility and what it really takes to scale beyond pilots. We also joined regional leaders at the Autonomous Vehicle Technology Symposium hosted by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Tech School of Public Policy, where conversations focused on how autonomous technology is shaping city planning and infrastructure. In West Palm Beach, our Innovation Program Manager Pouyan Azizpour was on the ground at Tomorrow.City USA, the U.S. flagship of Smart City Expo World Congress, connecting with leaders working to build more resilient, future-ready cities. We’re grateful to be part of these conversations and left energized by the ideas, the collaboration, and the shared push toward real progress. This is exactly where Curiosity Lab shows up and why it matters.

This isn't a closed course or a controlled test site. At Curiosity Lab, companies deploy into our live testing environment, where autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, and emerging technologies operate alongside real traffic, real data, and real people every day. With a 3-mile autonomous test track, 5G connectivity, and city-owned infrastructure, companies can move from testing to true deployment without changing environments. If you’re ready to see how your technology performs outside the lab, this is where it happens.  Apply to deploy your technology here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Last week, we welcomed the @AuvsiGeorgia Chapter to Curiosity Lab for their quarterly meeting. Leaders across the uncrewed space came together to share ideas, challenge thinking, and push what's possible forward. At Curiosity Lab, we’re proud to be an environment where ideas don’t just get discussed—they get deployed, tested, and scaled in the real world. These are the conversations driving what’s next in connected mobility, infrastructure, and beyond.

Here at Curiosity Lab, we had a great morning of community building, networking, and of course, donuts! Thank you to all tenants who showed up to socialize and connect this morning!

Always a good sign when the conversation takes you to the roof. ☀️ Curiosity Lab Innovation Program Manager Pouyan Azizpour  was up ON THE ROOF at Curiosity Lab this week with MerlinTPS, alongside MerlinTPS CEO Chris Kocks, Seth Yurman, and Mike Sargent, walking through plans for an upcoming deployment. This is what the work actually looks like—hands-on, collaborative, and grounded in real-world conditions. Not just talking about technology, but figuring out how it performs, integrates, and scales in an active city environment. More to come as this one takes off 🚀

Today is the final day to sign up for the GT Atrium Microforum, Learning: About, From, and With AI. Join C21U Executive Director Stephen Harmon here at Curiosity Lab for an exploration of what it means to understand, learn from, and collaborate with artificial intelligence as these tools become part of everyday life. Registration closes this Thursday, March 12. For more information and registration details, visit here: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O…

Curiosity Lab’s membership offerings are intentionally designed for companies operating within our core focus areas, including connected & autonomous mobility, connected infrastructure & edge systems, intelligent logistics & last-mile systems, secure & connected systems, and other aligned emerging technologies.  Whether you’re a startup building and testing new technology, an international company entering the U.S. market, a corporate innovation team seeking real-world exposure, or a growing company in need of flexible workspace, Curiosity Lab offers membership pathways that connect companies to the infrastructure, partners, and real-world operating conditions needed to accelerate progress and establish a meaningful presence in Metro Atlanta. If you would like to join the ecosystem, fill out our interest form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

On March 17, Curiosity Lab will be hosting the GT Atrium Microforum, Learning: About, From, and With AI. Join C21U Executive Director Steve Harmon for an exploration of what it means to understand, learn from, and collaborate with artificial intelligence as these tools become part of everyday life. Registration closes this Thursday, March 12. For more information and registration details, visit here: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O…

The French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta-Southeast Blood Drive is happening until 4:30 PM today! It only takes about 30 minutes to make a potentially life-saving difference. Successful donors will receive a $15 amazon gift card and free A1C testing. Find more information here: redcrossblood.org/give.html/driv…

Today at Curiosity Lab, our staff and tenants took a break from building the future to enjoy a coffee hour! It was a great reminder that collaboration extends beyond the boardroom. Events like this help strengthen connections, spark new ideas and keep the energy strong across the Lab. Thank you to Emily Heintz, Valerie Chang, Pouyan Azizpour for helping make it happen and to Tiana McNeil, Tammy McCracken, Moran Mizrahi, Chris Kocks, Eohan George, Steven Sheffield, Séverine Rigaud, Katherine Lafourcade, Eric Hornsby, and Nashlee Young for joining!

Curiosity Lab tenant @GeorgiaTech recently hosted a learning lab on AI project management. The event brought together project managers, innovators, and AI-curious professionals from across the industry for an evening of thoughtful, engaging conversation with Daniel Rosebud, project support specialist senior at Georgia Tech C21U. Attendees learned about how to ensure trustworthy and responsible AI features in projects, improve project success rates, and mitigate risk. Interested in hosting an event at Curiosity Lab? Fill out our Event Space Interest Form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #gtatrium #georgiatech #curiositylab #ai

Curiosity Lab is excited to welcome AUVSI Georgia Chapter tomorrow, February 20, from 8:30AM to 12PM for their first quarterly meeting of 2026. Join industry leaders and innovators for a morning of discussion, networking, and insights around autonomy and unmanned systems. 📍 Curiosity Lab, 147 Technology Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA For more information, visit: shorturl.at/m2SVF

From real-world testing to worldwide impact, Curiosity Lab is a collaboration hub where emerging technologies are deployed, tested and scaled in Metro Atlanta. Curiosity Lab Executive Director Emily Heintz discusses with Global Atlanta how the living laboratory is building a strong reputation among international companies and innovation organizations as a soft landing entry point into the U.S. market. Find the full story here: globalatlanta.com/curiosity-lab-…

On February 10, join the Smart Community Council USA, the Nordic Business Council USA and the City of Peachtree Corners for the annual 2026 Transatlantic Trade, Technology and Security Partnerships Business Roundtable. The forum will bring key players from both the United States and European Union to discuss transatlantic trade, market expansion, emerging technologies and smart infrastructure during a pivotal moment for global innovation. Join us from 8:30AM at Curiosity Lab to learn more about what's ahead in 2026. Attendees interested can purchase tickets here: linkedin.com/pulse/invitati… @PtreeCorners

Curiosity Lab Executive Director Emily Heintz joined Rico Figliolini on the UrbanEBB Podcast to discuss building real-world smart city innovation, supporting emerging technology and what it takes to move ideas from pilot to impact. Tune in for insights on the future of urban tech and collaboration. @peachtreecrnrs Listen here: livinginpeachtreecorners.com/2026/podcast/c…