Tech Talent
New ideas are embraced in Arizona. Tech talent in the state benefit from public-private partnerships that enhance learning opportunities and develop skills for the jobs of the future.
Technology & Innovation
Accelerating Technology & Innovation
As one of the nation's youngest and fastest-growing states, Arizona's pioneering spirit encourages its reputation as a hub for testing and scaling new technologies. The state's technology and innovation industry is rapidly growing and many top companies call Arizona home.
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Industry Highlights
TOP 4
State for Technology & Innovation Industry Employment
Lightcast, 2024
TOP 5
Most Innovative States
Consumer Technology Association, 2023
TOP 5
State for Highest Technology & Innovation Manufacturing Industry Concentration
Lightcast, 2024
TOP 6
State for Fastest-Growing Projected Tech Job Growth
CompTIA, 2023
Arizona Success Stories
Arizona's thriving technology ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location make it the ideal home for our next phase of growth. We're excited to contribute to the local economy and build strong partnerships within this innovative community.
Girish Rishi, CEO, Cognite
In December 2025, Cognite, a global leader in Industrial AI, announced the official grand opening of its new global headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The relocation from Oslo, Norway, marks a milestone in the company's growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the North American market.
Cognite's decision to establish its headquarters in Arizona positions the company at the heart of one of North America's most dynamic technology regions. Cognite has identified hundreds of millions in operational value for customers in the past year alone, with manufacturers requiring sophisticated industrial AI solutions to manage the thousands of sensors and billions of data points generated daily in advanced industrial facilities.
Pro-Innovation Policies
Arizona is the best state in the nation for entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technology. With a future-forward leadership team, Arizona continues to lead in creating an innovation-driven economy.
PolicyTechnology & Innovation News
5/5/2026
ACA Celebrates Arizona Entrepreneurs For National Small Business Week
PHOENIX, AZ (May 5, 2026) – Small businesses play a foundational role in supporting Arizona’s economy. This week, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is proud to celebrate Arizona’s small businesses and entrepreneurs as part of National Small Business Week 2026, taking place through May 9. Arizona is home to more than 706,000 small businesses that employ 1.2 million people, representing 99.5% of Arizona businesses according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Supporting business creation and entrepreneurship is part of the ACA’s core mission. The ACA offers a comprehensive suite of programs and resources to help small businesses launch, scale and thrive.
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Arizona Showcases AI & Semiconductor Leadership and Celebrates New Taiwan Trade & Investment Center
PHOENIX, AZ (May 4, 2026) – Building on strong economic momentum and record levels of international activity and investment, Arizona celebrated the opening of the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Phoenix on Friday, May 1, which will serve as a platform to increase collaboration, trade and foreign direct investment opportunities between Arizona and Taiwan. On April 30-May 1, the ACA hosted the Arizona AI & Semiconductor Global Forum, supported by SelectUSA. The forum brought together Arizona partners and a delegation of over 100 business, government, academia, and community leaders from around the world to learn about Arizona’s advantages and explore investment opportunities ahead of the SelectUSA Investment Summit on May 3-6.
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