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T-Mobile, Georgia Tech and Curiosity Lab Team Up to Fuel 5G Innovation

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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, announced the creation of the 5G Connected Future incubator program designed to support the growth and development of entrepreneurs and startups as they work to build the next big thing in 5G.

The new 5G incubator is located in the city of Peachtree Corners’ 500-acre smart city technology park, a living lab powered by T-Mobile 5G where more than 8,000 people live or work. The facility features a 25,000 square foot Innovation Center and 3-mile autonomous vehicle test track. T-Mobile has deployed its Extended Range 5G and Ultra Capacity 5G network across the park enabling developers to build solutions in a real-world environment. Here developers will build and test new 5G use cases such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial drone applications, mixed reality training and entertainment, remote medical care, personal health and fitness wearables and more.

“What a match-up! America’s leading 5G network, the brilliant minds of Georgia Tech and the most advanced living lab in the country – now that’s a powerhouse combination,” said John Saw, EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies at T-Mobile. “We cannot wait to see the innovation that occurs as entrepreneurs and developers build the next big thing in 5G backed by these world-class resources.”

The new incubator, managed in collaboration with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), is an expansion of the T-Mobile Accelerator and part of the Un-carrier’s efforts to fuel 5G innovation. T-Mobile supports numerous initiatives to help startups and entrepreneurs develop, test and bring to market groundbreaking new 5G products and services. T-Mobile Accelerator is an award-winning program founded in 2014 that originated in the smart city corridor of Kansas City.

Companies participating in the 5G Connected Future program will work directly with technology and business leaders at T-Mobile Accelerator, Georgia Tech and Curiosity Lab as they build, test and bring to market new products and services that unleash the potential of T-Mobile 5G.  ATDC is a globally recognized technology incubator. The 5G Connected Future vertical is the fourth of its kind at ATDC and follows other targeted programs in health, retail and financial technologies.

“In addition to the normal startup concerns, entrepreneurs in the 5G space face a unique set of challenges such as regulatory issues at the state and local levels, network security, and integration testing,” said ATDC Director John Avery.

ATDC brings a unique framework that combines its startup curriculum, coaching, connections, and community, as well as direct access to Georgia Tech resources, research expertise, and student talent, to help entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale, and succeed. In this effort, ATDC will offer programing, recruit and evaluate startups and hire staff to manage the vertical in Peachtree Corners.

“This collaboration is a great opportunity for ATDC and Georgia Tech, the city of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab, and T-Mobile, a Fortune 50 company, to create a unique collection to work with these companies, refine their ideas into scalable companies, and bring these solutions to market more quickly,” Avery said.

Such a partnership underscores “Georgia Tech’s commitment to enabling tomorrow’s technology leaders, which remains as strong as when ATDC was founded 41 years ago,” said Chaouki T. Abdallah, Georgia Tech’s executive vice president for research. “Innovation cannot take place in a vacuum, which is why entrepreneurs and startups require the knowledge and resources provided through partnerships such as ours.”

“The City of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab continue to affirm our commitment to technology innovation through programs, partnerships and engagements with industry leaders such as T-Mobile and Georgia Tech,” said Betsy Plattenburg, executive director of Curiosity Lab. “These two organizations were instrumental in the launch of Curiosity Lab and our continued collaboration will create opportunities for the next-generation of intelligent mobility and smart city entrepreneurs.”

T-Mobile 5G, A Platform for Innovation

With its supercharged 5G network as the foundation, T-Mobile is working to fuel 5G innovation and build the 5G ecosystem. The Un-carrier collaborates with universities and standards bodies to support 5G research and development.  In addition to running the award-winning T-Mobile Accelerator, it also operates the T-Mobile Ventures investment fund and is a co-founder of the 5G Open Innovation Lab.

Startups interested in joining the 5G Connected Future program can apply here.

Source: T Mobile Press Release

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Curiosity Lab Welcomes New Partners & Collaborators to Peachtree Corners

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Exterior of the Curiosity Lab campus in Peachtree Corners. There's a building with T-Mobile signage, and entrance sign that reads "Innovation Center Curiosity Lab" and a small parking lot surrounded by grass and trees.

Source: Curiosity Lab and the city’s Inside Peachtree Corners newsletter

The City of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab kicked off spring with numerous new collaborators and partners. It’s been an exciting past few months of new and innovative technology making waves in a variety of industries including GIS, metaverse tech, smart delivery and so much more!

Learn more about [Curiosity Lab’s] newest members and partners, and how they’re helping Peachtree Corners, and [the] Innovation Center continue to thrive and grow.

BizzTech

As Peachtree Corners continues to grow, city officials are always looking to find innovative solutions to increase safety through preventative management tools. Earlier this year, Curiosity Lab announced its partnership with BizzTech — the leading provider of immersive, AI-driven Metaverse platforms — to deploy a photorealistic digital twin of downtown Peachtree Corners.

BizzTech’s Urban Metaverse will provide city leadership with an increased level of real-time insight to accelerate data-driven decision-making, boost public safety and cut planning costs.

BizzTech’s solutions are AI-powered digital twins that combine generative AI and agentic AI to not only simulate but also autonomously adapt and respond to various scenarios, enhancing user interaction and decision-making.

The platform’s predictive analytics alert city personnel to potential bottlenecks and safety hazards before they escalate, supporting proactive maintenance, optimized traffic flow and lower operational costs.

The first-of-its-kind collaboration with Curiosity Lab marks a big step forward in operational efficiency. More on this announcement can be found here.

Esri

Continuing the partnership focus on increasing city management efficiency, Curiosity Lab partnered with Esri — the global leader in geographic information systems (GIS) technology — to deploy ArcGIS OnlineSM and ArcGIS VelocitySM.

Together, these solutions will enable Peachtree Corners to seamlessly visualize, analyze and consolidate data from connected smart city solutions. Esri’s ArcGIS Velocity solutions will aggregate real-time IoT device data, giving Peachtree Corners immediate insight by combining information from both existing and newly deployed technologies, empowering leaders with
critical information.

[Curiosity Lab and city leadership] are looking forward to exploring the many ways this technology will help spot patterns, predict issues, and act upon situations before they impact our community. Learn more about this announcement here.

Arrive AI

If you’ve stopped by Curiosity Lab recently, you may have noticed a new high-tech mailbox at the entrance — Arrive AI’s ArrivePointsTM. Arrive AI has joined our ecosystem with the launch of its autonomous last mile (ALM) solutions anchored by smart mailboxes.

Offering a 24/7 solution within Curiosity Lab, the smart mailbox tracks, verifies and dispenses packages, and features integrated video monitoring to keep packages safe during and after delivery.

Logos for Curiosity Lab, City of Peachtree Corners and Arrive AI next to an photo of a large, pink Arrive AI mailbox outside of the Curiosity Lab building.
Courtesy of Curiosity Lab

The unit also features advanced heating and cooling capabilities, compensating for rapid temperature shifts of up to 20°F in minutes to protect packaged contents. Connected via T-Mobile’s award-winning 5G network, ArrivePoints offer low latency, high speed connectivity and strong bandwidth for seamless delivery and real-time tracking.

We’re looking forward to seeing Arrive AI enhance its delivery capabilities in real-time with high-speed connectivity and our innovative ecosystem. Read more about this innovative delivery unit in Informed Infrastructure’s latest article or read the full announcement here.

[Curiosity Lab] has more exciting announcements regarding new collaborations with companies such as Derq and VisionCraft, two traffic management system innovators changing the way cities can improve traffic and roadway safety.

“As 2025 rolls on, we’ll continue pushing the boundaries of what a smart city can do — and we can’t wait to share what’s next. Stay tuned for more to come!”

The original, unedited version of this article can be found in the city’s Inside Peachtree Corners June 2025 newsletter.

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24/7 AI Assistant to Improve Access to Peachtree Corners’ Services

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Illustrated logo for the City of Peachtree Corners' new AI assistant. There's a drawing of a rectangle robot head that's orange and blue on top of vertical light green rectangles of different sizes that look like buildings. Beneath the drawing is the name "CurioCity."

The City of Peachtree Corners has launched CurioCity, a new, fully integrated web chat assistant designed to enhance customer service and streamline communication between residents and city staff.

Developed in partnership with Citibot, a national leader in AI-powered solutions for local government, CurioCity is available 24/7 on the city’s website to help residents get fast answers, submit service requests and connect with the appropriate department — all in real time.

Powered by cutting-edge generative AI, CurioCity is built to serve Peachtree Corner’s diverse and growing community. Whether it’s finding information on local services, reporting an issue or reaching a specific department, CurioCity delivers quick, accurate and inclusive support any time of day.

“Our goal is to remove barriers and make city government more accessible, responsive and transparent,” said City Manager Brian Johnson. “CurioCity brings information and assistance to the fingertips of our residents, enhancing how we communicate and serve our community.”

How to chat with CurioCity

Residents can start chatting with CurioCity by visiting peachtreecornersga.gov and clicking the chat icon located in the bottom right corner of the screen — accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. CurioCity greets users instantly and guides them through their inquiry.

“Municipal websites are full of valuable information, but it can be overwhelming for residents to navigate,” said Bratton Riley, CEO of Citibot. “With CurioCity, Peachtree Corners is creating a faster, more accessible and more personalized experience for every resident.”

About Citibot and CurioCity

Founded in 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina, Citibot empowers local governments to better serve their communities with AI-powered web chat and text messaging tools that are easy to use and multilingual by design.

With the launch of CurioCity, Peachtree Corners becomes one of the first municipalities in Georgia to implement Citibot’s AI-powered resident engagement platform — reinforcing its commitment to innovation, accessibility and responsive public service.

About the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia

As the heart of what is being called the Silicon Orchard in the metro Atlanta region, Peachtree Corners is a vibrant municipality that’s home to more than 45,000 residents, 45,000 jobs and an innovation hub that houses some of the world’s most disruptive technology companies.

As the United States’ premier smart city powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, Peachtree Corners serves as the model for how government and private industry can collaborate to create a better future for society and business.

From the world’s first deployment of teleoperated e-scooters to fully autonomous shuttles being utilized by actual residents; and from a solar roadway to the largest electric vehicle fast-charging hub in the region, Peachtree Corners is where the future-forward Internet of Things (IoT) and sustainable technologies come to life for the benefit of its citizens, and the world.

For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.

For more about Citibot, visit citibot.io.

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From Suburb to Smart City: Peachtree Corners Sets the Tone for Atlanta Tech Week

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A person with short dark hair, wearing a red shirt sits at a table at a tech conference. Behind him there's a grey wall with words such as tech, connection, lead, collaborate and explore written in white. In front of him, several people are lined up to talk to him and others at the table.

In January 2024, the Boston Consulting Group released a report that offered guidelines on how to turn Atlanta into a top tech hub in the U.S.

Peachtree Corners recently proved it has become an instrumental piece to reaching that goal after hosting the kickoff event of this year’s Atlanta Tech Week, which took place June 8–13.

Atlanta Tech Week is an offshoot event of RenderATL, one of the largest tech conferences in the country. While RenderATL takes place at the Americas Mart, Atlanta Tech Week is a full week of events held in multiple locations throughout metro Atlanta, including Peachtree Corners, Brookhaven, Midtown and Downtown.

Kicking off the week in Peachtree Corners

To get things started, Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners hosted an all-day conference on June 8 that catered toward tech companies and entrepreneurs who live outside the I-285 perimeter.

A young Black man wearing a tan colored outfit is holding a mic and speaking to a group of people at a tech conference. A woman with dark hair stands off to the side as he speaks.
Atlanta Tech Week kickoff event at Atlanta Tech Park; Photo credit: Nathan Deen

“We’re on a mission to make Atlanta a top-five tech hub, and the big focus for us has been uniting the entire Atlanta tech ecosystem,” said Avoilan Bingham, president of Atlanta Tech Week. “We’re proud to kick things off here in Peachtree Corners because it’s an ideal spot — outside the perimeter; there’s so much talent that lives in and around Peachtree Corners.”

“What makes Atlanta Tech Week special is that it showcases what’s unique about each individual neighborhood that’s an innovation hub,” he continued. “Peachtree Corners can tell a unique story about innovation, growth and entrepreneurship.”

That story includes the development of Atlanta Tech Park and Curiosity Lab, which have attracted numerous tech companies to the area. They’ve also laid the foundation of Peachtree Corners’ journey toward becoming a leading smart city with its wireless 5G environment, autonomous shuttles and solar roadway.

A day of workshops and networking

The event featured numerous tech workshops throughout the day, including one in which Atlanta Tech Park, Curiosity Lab and other innovation centers in metro Atlanta could showcase the technology coming from the companies they host.

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Atlanta Tech Week kickoff event at Atlanta Tech Park; Photo credit: Nathan Deen

“It gives entrepreneurs and startups an opportunity to see what’s happening outside the perimeter,” said Nashlee Young, director of business operations at Atlanta Tech Park. “We’re excited for people to see the technology that’s going on in the area and bring more visibility to Peachtree Corners and what we’re all about.”

Young said over 1,100 people attended the kickoff event with hundreds more applying for a waitlist.

“It keeps growing,” she said. “The number of people we’ve got registered today shows that more people want to get out in front of others and connect.”

Valerie Chang, managing director of Curiosity Lab, said the success of the event shows how much the area has recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic, when most of the office space in the area went unused.

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Valerie Chang at the Atlanta Tech Week event; Photo credit: Nathan Deen

“There was a fear about whether it would build back up,” Chang said. “We put a lot of work into revamping this area and reinvesting in The Forum and making it appealing to people who work out here. It’s a huge part of Peachtree Corners’ vision to be a leader in innovation. This feels like a full-circle moment. To kick off Atlanta Tech Week here this year is very meaningful to us.”

Tech and innovation outside the perimeter

As more and more companies seek to open offices and headquarters in Atlanta and more entrepreneurs create startups, Chang said if they look beyond Downtown and Midtown, they’ll find multiple suburbs that can meet their needs. Peachtree Corners, for example, offers the 5G ecosystem at no cost and a city government that supports startups.

A group of people looking at a large computer screen at a tech conference
Photo credit: Nathan Deen

“When it comes to building a tech hub, don’t count any city out of the conversation,” Chang said “We put a lot of work toward recruiting companies to come here and showing off what Peachtree Corners has to offer. We’re more than just a suburb. We’re an innovative tech community.”

For more about Atlanta Tech Week, visit atl.tech.

To learn more about Atlanta Tech Park, visit atlantatechpark.com.

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