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.
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. Companies are taking note that Arizona's vibrant ecosystem is the best place to make global change.
Industry at a Glance
#1
most innovation university for nine consecutive years
Arizona State University
US News & World Report, 2024
#1
largest optics and photonics manufacturing employment
Lightcast, 2024
TOP 4
state for technology & innovation industry employment
Lightcast, 2024
TOP 6
state for fastest-growing projected tech job growth
CompTIA, 2023
Arizona Success Stories
"Two years after relocating Moov to [Arizona], I can say that this was one of the best decisions we have made as a company."
- Steven Zhou, Moov Co-Founder and CEO
MOOV
Due to rising costs in the bay area, Moov Technologies saw Arizona as an opportunity to support the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry as a secondary market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The state's pro-business climate and rich startup culture attract global giants as well as emerging tech leaders. With corporate and individual taxes among the lowest in the country, Arizona makes it efficient to start, operate and grow a business.
Innovation Ecosystem
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.
InnovatePro-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.
Policy10/28/2024
Rehrig Pacific Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility In Buckeye
BUCKEYE, AZ (October 28, 2024) — Rehrig Pacific, a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries, celebrated the grand opening of their state-of-the-art, 264,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on October 26 in Buckeye, Arizona. The cutting-edge, people-focused facility broke ground in May 2023. Rehrig Pacific anticipates around 115 full-time positions within the plant. The building sits on a 35-acre site, providing the opportunity to double the facility to 500,000-square-feet in the future.
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Sunlit Chemical Expands Global Reach with U.S. Facility Grand Opening In Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (October 23, 2024) – Sunlit Fluo & Chemical Co. Ltd., Taiwan’s premier semiconductor chemical supplier, is expanding its international footprint with the grand opening of its first manufacturing facility outside of Asia – Sunlit Arizona, LLC. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the plant will provide critical materials to support the U.S. semiconductor industry. Representing a $100-million investment, the 900,000-square-foot facility will optimize the production of high-purity hydrofluoric acid and other essential chemicals vital for semiconductor fabrication. The plant’s first phase is expected to create more than 50 local jobs by early 2025, with plans to scale up to 100 employees.
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