The Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC) and Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation (GTARC) serve as affiliated organizations that support Georgia Institute of Technology's expansive research enterprise [2]. Through their complementary leadership structures and governance frameworks, these organizations effectively manage Georgia Tech's diverse research portfolio and stakeholder relationships.
Leadership & Governance
The organizations maintain strategically balanced leadership teams that combine academic expertise with industry experience. GTRC is led by Chair Kenneth Massaroni, JD (Former EVP, Seagate Technology) and President Tim Lieuwen, Ph.D. (EVP for Research, Georgia Tech), while GTARC operates under President Robert Foy, MBA as Executive Director/General Manager [2] [1].
The boards of trustees include distinguished leaders from various sectors:
- Industry Veterans:
- Scott M. Frank (AT&T Intellectual Property)
- Steve Justice (The Ginn Group)
- Leslie Sibert (Georgia Power Company, Retired)
- Research & Academic Leaders:
- Theresa Mayer, Ph.D. (Carnegie Mellon University)
- Steven W. McLaughlin, Ph.D. (Georgia Tech)
- Troy Littles (GTRI)
Federal Market Position
The organization has established itself as a major recipient of federal research funding, with particularly strong relationships in the defense sector. Total federal funding exceeded $1 billion in FY2022, with the Department of Defense representing the largest portion at $790.1M [1]. Historical data shows consistent federal engagement, with government contracts accounting for 80-95% of revenue between 2006-2011 [3] [7].
Key federal relationships and funding levels in FY2022 include:
- Department of Defense Components:
- Air Force: $426.2M
- Army: $216.6M
- Navy: $38.2M
- Other DoD: $109.1M
- Civilian Agencies:
- National Science Foundation: $82.8M
- Department of Health & Human Services: $50.9M
- Department of Energy: $27.2M
- NASA: $19.2M
Research Performance & Institutional Framework
Georgia Tech's research enterprise demonstrates robust activity across multiple academic and research units. The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) leads institutional funding with $812.9M in awards, followed by the College of Engineering at $270.4M [1]. The organization maintains active engagement with the research community through memberships in:
- Professional Organizations:
- Council On Governmental Relations (COGR)
- Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
- National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Current research metrics highlight the institution's substantial research activity:
- Performance Indicators:
- Total new awards: $1.28 billion
- Proposal submissions: 2,977
- New awards received: 3,805
Through careful management of research administration and strategic partnerships, GTRC and GTARC continue to advance Georgia Tech's position as a leading research institution while maintaining strong relationships with federal funding agencies and industry partners.