
tECH IS One of the Biggest Tickets in TowN
DIGITAL Technology
You may know about Orlando’s fun side. But you probably don’t know about its tech side as the nation’s top metro for STEM job growth and one of the fastest growing tech markets in the U.S. Driven by a superior quality of life, passionate creative culture, and high value cost of operation, Orlando’s tech companies continue to propel a dynamic and innovative economy.
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No. 2 for Tech Job Growth
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68-Acre Creative Village Supports a High-Tech Cluster in Downtown Orlando
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UCF Among Top 20 Most Innovative Universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2018-2024
Known for the companies we keep
Featured Tech Companies in Orlando
Orlando’s tech companies are developing innovations straight out of Tomorrowland, specializing in autonomous vehicles, fintech, simulation, entertainment and more.
Electronic Arts Tiburon




Company: Electronic Arts Tiburon
Visit WebsiteDescription: Located in Orlando, Electronic Arts Tiburon is one of Electronic Arts’ Worldwide Studio facilities and produces some of the top titles in the industry, including Madden NFL (a perennial top-three title in North America), Madden NFL Mobile (one of the industry’s top performing mobile games) and NBA LIVE and NBA LIVE Mobile.
Fidelity Information Services (FIS) Global






Company: Fidelity Information Services (FIS) Global
Industry: Financial Technology
Company Size (Employees): 500-1000
Description: Fidelity Information Services, Inc. is an international provider of financial services technology and outsourcing services.
Fiserv






Company: Fiserv
Industry: Financial Technology
Company Size (Employees): 100-500
Description: Fiserv, Inc. is a global provider of financial services technology.
Deloitte






Company: Deloitte
Visit WebsiteDescription: Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world, employs a workforce of roughly 1,400 software development, system analyst and information technology at its Lake Mary Technology Delivery Center
Oracle Corporation






Company: Oracle Corporation
Industry: Information Technology
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Description: Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation.
Verizon






Company: Verizon
Industry: Information Technology
Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000
Description: Verizon is a technology and communications company.
Veritas Technologies






Company: Veritas Technologies
Industry: Information Technology
Company Size (Employees): 500-1000
Description: Veritas Technologies is a global leader in data protection and information management solutions, helping organizations secure, manage, and ensure the availability of their critical data. With a comprehensive portfolio spanning backup, recovery, and cloud services, Veritas enables businesses to drive digital transformation while minimizing risk and maximizing operational efficiency.
Stax by Fattmerchant






Description: Stax by Fattmerchant offers merchant accounts via mobile phone payment processing as well as a robust virtual terminal for e-commerce merchants.


– Daryl Holt, Senior Vice President, EA SPORTS/General Manager, EA Tiburon (Orlando, Austin, Madrid) at Electronic Arts
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Orlando’s Tech Workforce
Orlando boasts a young, well-educated and diverse workforce of over 1.5 million people. With an annual population growth rate of 2.7 percent and labor force growth rate of 3.8 percent, Orlando is among the nation’s fastest-growing employment markets and a top region for STEM job growth, ensuring a strong and stable labor pool well into the future.
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1.4% Annual Labor Force Growth Rate
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023-2024
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2,900+ Software Developers Graduated in Orlando
Lightcast (IPEDS), 2023
The theme here is success
Technology Degree Programs in Orlando
It’s no wonder Orlando is a top city for STEM job growth. Orlando is anchored by a university built to help the United States win the space race, now known as the University of Central Florida (UCF). New frontiers include digital twinning, surgical robots, and smart mobility, inspiring a new generation to go to infinity and beyond.


The Digital Animation & Visual Effects (DAVE) School
Located on the backlot of Universal Orlando, the DAVE school produces skilled graduates in the fields of digital entertainment and interactive media.


Full Sail University
Full Sail focuses on real-world industry experience and creative problem solving, with degrees ranging from entertainment business to simulation.


Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter offers digital technology degrees in Computer Information Technology and Digital Media.


Lake Technical College
Lake Technical College offers a program in Computer Systems & Information Technology.


Orange Technical College
Utilizes 3D animation and game engine technology to create realistic simulations used in the modeling, simulation and training industries.


Seminole State College of Florida
Programs including IT, Information Systems Technology, Engineering Technology and Health Information Technology.


University of Central Florida (UCF)
UCF’s Orlando location provides UCF researchers, alumni, and students with unparalleled opportunities to work with top industry leaders on groundbreaking initiatives in the sciences, engineering, photonics and optics, and modeling and simulation.


Valencia College
Programs include IT, Computer IT, and Engineering and Technology.


– Ray Kallmeyer
CEO, Enklu
Major Developments
It’s more than fun and games—there’s serious business happening here. From aerospace and defense to education, healthcare, and gaming, Orlando’s tech companies are behind innovations with global impact.


Falcon’s Beyond
Orlando-based immersive storyteller Falcon’s Beyond doubled its workforce in 2024 to 200 employees and expanded into the Japanese market.


Threatlocker
This Orlando-based cybersecurity leader tripled in size from 100 to 215 employees following a $100 million Series C funding round.
An Ecosystem of Support
Orlando’s tech community is enthusiastic about partnership and collaboration.


Florida High Tech Corridor Council
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (The Corridor) is a partnership between industry and educators from the University of South Florida, the University of Central Florida, and the University of Florida, focused on attracting, retaining and growing high tech industry and the workforce to support it. The Corridor provides the Matching Grants Research Program, which has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact.


UCF Business Incubation Program
The UCF Business Incubation Program provides business development and operational support to early-stage, technology and innovation-driven businesses throughout the Orlando region. The program operates nine incubators across five counties, including in Central Florida Research Park, Downtown Orlando, and Lake Nona.
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Featured Locations
Orlando is a cost-effective location, whether you plan to build, buy, or lease.


Central Florida Research Park
The Central Florida Research Park is a campus-like environment for business, located adjacent to the University of Central Florida. Businesses that desire a “university relationship” can purchase land in the Research Park to construct a facility or can lease space for office, office/lab or light manufacturing uses.


Creative Village
Creative Village is a digital media-focused district in the heart of downtown Orlando, co-located with the University of Central Florida and Valencia College’s downtown campus.


Lake Nona Medical City
Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre health and life sciences park. The area is home to several nationally recognized healthcare and biomedical organizations and institutions that foster collaboration and accelerate health innovation.


NeoCity
Osceola County’s NeoCity is at the heart of Orlando’s developing semiconductor industry cluster. The 500-acre technology park, anchored by the Center for NeoVation, is a hub for research, development, and advanced packaging.


Digital Media
The most visited destination is also a creative hub.


FinTech
Exporting financial technology across the globe.


Autonomous Vehicles
All roads lead to Orlando.


Semiconductor Cluster
Orlando is home to magic and microchips


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