New Wiregrass Innovation Center announces first tenant as opening nears
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The $30 million Wiregrass Innovation Center is nearly ready to open its doors as final touches on the building are being completed over the next few weeks.
And last week, the center announced it has its first official tenant: Advantage Consulting and Solutions, LLC. The Enterprise-based business is a service-disabled veteran-owned IT firm.
While there is no official move-in date for Advantage or other tenants, the Wiregrass Innovation Center is expected to open this spring.
Keep reading to learn more about Advantage + what else you can expect from the new facility.
Advantage Consulting and Solutions
Advantage currently operates as an IT consulting + solutions firm in both federal and commercial markets.
The company founded the Alabama Cybersecurity Fellowship Program in partnership with the Alabama Community College System, funded by Innovate Alabama, to help grow and retain high‑skill talent locally.
Now expanding into Research & Development and AgTech, Advantage is launching projects such as automating local hydroponic farms using sensors, RFID and Artificial Intelligence.
“With a new contract at Fort Rucker, Advantage is poised for significant growth and the Wiregrass Innovation Center is the perfect place to accelerate that innovation and economic impact.”
Wiregrass Innovation Center
Wiregrass Innovation Center
The Wiregrass Innovation Center hopes to become the heart of innovation in the region, where visionaries, creators and change makers come together to shape the future through collaborative efforts.
The facility wants to serve as a launching pad for entrepreneurs, researchers and students working side by side to solve real‑world challenges.
Some things you’ll be able to see at WIC include:
- Students gaining hands‑on experience that prepares them for tomorrow’s workforce
- Researchers exploring new frontiers in science and technology
- Entrepreneurs turning innovative ideas into thriving businesses that drive growth and opportunity
Check out a time-lapse video of construction from the site since it started in March 2024.
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