Information Technology
CHARGE YOUR GROWTH IN NORTH CAROLINA.
UNSURPASSED GROWTH
North Carolina’s information technology (IT) job sector has been growing by 20% over the past 5 years, more than twice the rate of the national average growth rate. An active part of the state’s growing tech presence is its dynamic entrepreneurial environment. One hundred and twenty-nine tech startups in the state received more than $3.2 billion in 2021, a nearly 20% increase from 2020. In short? If you’re ready to move fast, move to North Carolina.
A HUB FOR ALL THINGS TECH
CBRE has consistently ranked Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina among the top tech talent markets in the U.S. and Canada. The Raleigh-Durham metro ranked tenth and Charlotte ranked thirtieth. Business Facilities ranked Raleigh the #2 Tech Talent Leader in the nation.
WHERE FEMALE TALENT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Many a CEO has attributed greater diversity and a strong female leadership presence to dynamic corporate growth. We’re seeing women in tech choose North Carolina at unprecedented rates. Our state ranks #2 for percentage of women in the technology workforce, with women making up 35.3 percent of the workforce.
RESEARCH POWER AND POTENTIAL
North Carolina’s universities boast the highest share of industry-funded research in the nation. By capitalizing on the talent that works across our education system, you can stay ahead of all things new – and be first to discover what’s next.
LEADER 2 LEADER
Lynn Good, Duke Energy
Lynn Good, chair, president, and CEO of Duke Energy, describes why North Carolina is perfectly suited for businesses to thrive.
Industry Support
NORTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
A trade organization working to advance the IT industry throughout the state.
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NC IDEA
Promotes young, high-growth technology companies in N.C.'s information technology, medical diagnostics and devices, material sciences, and green technologies industries.
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CENTENNIAL CAMPUS
Provides a vibrant space for university, industry and government partners to interact in multidisciplinary programs to solve contemporary problems.
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK
The largest research park in all of North America. Anchored by three major universities, the area supports R&D, tech innovation, and future advancements.
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