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. Companies are taking note that Arizona's vibrant ecosystem is the best place to make global change.
#1
Best Cities for Entrepreneurs
Scottsdale
CoWorkingCafe, 2024
TOP 4
State for Technology & Innovation Industry Employment
Lightcast, 2024
TOP 5
Most Innovative States
Consumer Technology Association, 2024
TOP 5
State for Highest Technology & Innovation Manufacturing Industry Concentration
Lightcast, 2024
Arizona Success Stories
"This strategic move marks a significant milestone for the company, and our new headquarters will play a central role in helping Comtech deliver new, resilient, network-agnostic, software-defined communications capabilities to some of the world’s most demanding customers, including the [United States] Department of Defense."
John Ratigan, Interim CEO, Comtech
In August 2024, Comtech, a global technology leader, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York to Chandler, Arizona. Comtech’s new corporate headquarters in Chandler boasts approximately 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office, engineering and manufacturing space that is designed to enhance operations, improve collaboration and accelerate the delivery of new technologies, systems and services to a variety of customers across global markets.
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.
Policy5/20/2025
GTI Energy Announces Manufacturing Expansion In Goodyear
GOODYEAR, AZ (May 20, 2025) – GTI Energy, a division of Buffalo based GTI Fabrication, a leading contract manufacturer of mission critical equipment, announced plans of a $33 million initial investment, with plans to invest another $20 million to open a 530,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Lakin Park in Goodyear, Arizona. The strategic expansion is driven by increasing demand in the renewable energy and data center sectors. The new facility will initially create 250 new jobs, ramping up to 600 total jobs once fully operational in 2026. The Goodyear facility will serve as GTI’s primary high-volume manufacturing site, including raw steel processing and welding to electrical integration, battery installation, and end-of-line testing.
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Apex Power Conversion Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of U.S. Headquarters In Mesa
MESA, AZ (May 19, 2025) — Apex Power Conversion, a solar and storage company, today celebrated the ribbon cutting of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Apex Power will initially employ up to 300 people, with plans to employ up to 700 by 2029. Representing an over $60 million investment, the 206,000-square-foot facility is currently used for customer engagement and product training, and will be expanded for advanced multi-megawatt power conversion manufacturing for integrating renewables and energy storage with the grid. The first full units are expected to be manufactured in the first quarter of 2026.
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