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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

Among Large Metros
CompTIA, 2024
68-Acre Creative Village Supports a High-Tech Cluster in Downtown Orlando
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

EA SPORTS/EA Tiburon produces some of the top titles in the industry in its Orlando studio.

Fidelity Information Services (FIS) Global

FIS is a global provider of financial services technology.

Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. is a global provider of financial services technology.

Deloitte

Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world, employs thousands of workers at its Lake Mary Technology…

Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation.

Verizon

Verizon is a technology and communications company.

Veritas Technologies

Veritas is a data management company driving digital transformation with minimal risk.

Stax by Fattmerchant

Stax offers merchant accounts via mobile phone payment processing.

"Electronic Arts Tiburon believes in doing business in Orlando for two reasons – talent and teamwork. The talent and the access to the talent is crucial – it’s the lifeblood of our company. "

– Daryl Holt, Senior Vice President, EA SPORTS/General Manager, EA Tiburon (Orlando, Austin, Madrid) at Electronic Arts

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It’s a Smart world, AFTER ALL

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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1,000+ People Per Week Added to the Population

U.S. Census Bureau
1.4% Annual Labor Force Growth Rate

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023-2024
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.

http://www.daveschool.com/

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.

https://www.fullsail.edu/

Full Sail University

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

https://www.lssc.edu/

Lake-Sumter State College

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

https://www.laketech.org/

Lake Technical College

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

https://www.orangetechcollege.net/

Orange Technical College

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

https://www.seminolestate.edu/

Seminole State College of Florida

Programs including IT, Information Systems Technology, Engineering Technology and Health Information Technology.

https://www.ucf.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/

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.

https://valenciacollege.edu/

Valencia College

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

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.

Innovate Orlando

Innovate Orlando contributes to the overall development and success of the local technology and innovation sector. They provide essential funding and comprehensive marketing assistance to strategic tech associations, talent, and innovation organizations.

Orlando Innovation League

The Orlando Innovation League is a group of founders, enterprise leaders, investors, mentors, technologists, and leaders, aiming to build an innovation community that allows professionals to gain real world experience through events and guided activity.

UCF Technology Boot Camps

UCF technology boot camps get students ready with the in-demand skills they need to advance or start a career in cyber defense, data analytics, digital marketing, software development, and UX/UI.

StarterStudio

StarterStudio supports early-stage tech founders through Accelerator Programs for idea, build, and pre-seed stages of tech entrepreneurship.

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.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play is a leading innovation platform striving to connect entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors to drive innovation. Plug and Play’s focus areas in Orlando include smart cities and semiconductors.

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.

Verizon 5G Innovation Hub

This living lab environment is where startups, universities, large enterprises and the public sector discover new 5G applications. Verizon’s Lake Nona projects include autonomous mobility solutions, 5G deployment, sports performance, and more.