Scheller Goes Inside Southwire Spark

Located in Tech Square's Centergy Building, the Southwire Spark innovation hub provides Georgia Tech students with hands-on exposure to emerging electrical technologies, venture capital analysis, and sustainability-focused business challenges.  

Through the Denning Technology and Management Program, students work directly on real-world projects analyzing disruptive technologies for Southwire Spark. Southwire Spark team members engage with Scheller classrooms to share insights on corporate innovation and the future of electrical infrastructure. 

The partnership between Scheller and Southwire Spark ensures that talented undergraduate and MBA students are considered for roles across venture analysis, strategy, innovation, and project management within this $10 billion Georgia-based electrical company. Through collaborative capstone projects and corporate affiliations, many Scheller students have gained exposure to the critical role electrical infrastructure plays in decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainable development. 

In Tech Square's Centergy Building, Southwire Spark occupies an innovation space designed for collaboration and emerging technology exploration. The lab is a workspace where traditional electrical engineering meets venture capital analysis and startup innovation. The proximity to Georgia Tech enables seamless engagement between students and Southwire Spark team members, fostering an ecosystem where academic research intersects with real-world electrical infrastructure challenges.

Spark serves as Southwire's window into disruptive technologies across digitally controlled power systems, electric mobility, intelligent buildings, and grid modernization. The lab functions both as an innovation center and a talent pipeline, allowing Georgia Tech students to experience firsthand how a traditional electrical company transforms itself for the renewable energy future.

The Tech Square location provides strategic advantages beyond proximity to Georgia Tech talent. Southwire Spark benefits from neighbors including ATDC, Tech Square Ventures, Engage Ventures, and Cisco, creating an innovation ecosystem where electrical infrastructure intersects with broader technology trends. This collaborative environment enables Southwire Spark to identify emerging technologies and startup opportunities while maintaining connection to Southwire Spark's core electrical manufacturing expertise.