As a hub for the world’s leading industries, Houston’s digital tech ecosystem is designed to drive innovation and tackle the most pressing global challenges
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Houston’s economy provides a ripe environment for the growth of digital tech companies. Our core industries of health care, energy, and advanced manufacturing are each highly precise, data rich, and undergoing massive digital transformations. For a tech company, Houston is a hub of customers, users and builders. This convergence is why companies ranging from established firms like HPE to fast growing startups like Cart.com call Houston home.
Tech-related Firms – including startups, IT providers, software developers and innovative solutions to key sectors
Net Tech Workforce across firms from major corporations to startups, growing at a rate of 2% per year
Tech Sector Impact on the Economy – Houston's tech sector drives success in the most prosperous and substantial industries
Software developers, supported by robust computer science and engineering programs at renowned universities
Data Centers – providing companies with access to high quality data storage and management
Accelerator map
Houston offers a dynamic ecosystem of accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, and co-working spaces designed to support digital tech companies with the resources, mentorship, and collaboration needed for growth. Over the past decade, Houston’s startup network has expanded rapidly, creating a robust infrastructure to help businesses scale and succeed in one of the nation’s fastest- growing tech markets
Texas A&M Innovation Plaza is a $550 million, 5-acre mixed-use complex that houses the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) program, as well as commercial space for clinical, research, and office use.
ADDRESS: 1020 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
The San Jacinto Biotechnology Center at Generation Park will offer certificate coursework in bioprocessing to students as well as special curriculum focusing on cell and gene therapy and other developing life science sectors.
ADDRESS: 13455 Lockwood Rd, Houston, TX 77044
The Woodlands Innovation Park is a life sciences development that will include cGMP/biomanufacturing facilities tailored to meet the needs of contract development manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and companies focused on in-house manufacturing in industries ranging from biopharma to industrial biology.
ADDRESS: 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands, TX 77381
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JLABS @ TMC is a partnership between TMC and Johnson & Johnson to enable scientists to take their innovations to the next level and advance science with the potential to become transformational solutions to patients. JLABS @ TMC includes 34,000 square feet of common, wet lab, and office spaces and is home to 40 companies and 60 alumni companies within its network.
ADDRESS: 2450 Holcombe Blvd Ste. J, Houston, TX 77021
The Center for Device Innovation at TMC focuses on supporting early-stage medical device concepts with high technical risk. In addition to 1,000 square feet of full-scale prototyping space, CDI @ TMC also has rapid fabrication and 3D printing capabilities as well as electronics testing and assembly equipment.
ADDRESS: 2450 Holcombe Blvd Suite CDI-88, Houston, TX 77021
Deison Technology Park is a 248-acre business park designed specifically for R&D, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and tech companies. The integrated technology business community provides increased capacity and infrastructure for a number of tenants, including VGXI.
ADDRESS: Conroe, TX 77303
The Baker Hughes Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) in Houston is focused on solving the energy industry’s toughest completion and production technology challenges, including construction of high pressure/temperature wells, deepwater completions, and production optimization.
ADDRESS: 14990 Yorktown Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77040
Houston has become the hub for startups and companies looking to scale innovative technologies that are transforming the energy industry and advancing a sustainable, low-carbon future. This month, the inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week 2024 successfully highlighted this mission.
Houston-area FluxWorks is evolving magnetic gear technology, promising efficiency and reliability across industries. Led by CEO Dr. Bryton Praslicka, FluxWorks leverages over a decade of research to revolutionize gear technology, with applications spanning from renewable energy to space exploration.
A new district in The Woodlands hopes to expand on the area’s resurgence in life sciences developments.
News | August 18, 2023
Houston Continues to Build Its Reputation as Emerging Tech Hub
As a home to world-changing innovations and a talented labor pool, Houston has been an attractive region for startups and digital tech firms for years. But it’s only recently that Houston has begun to receive its due as a prominent emerging tech hub, joining the likes of San Francisco and Austin as a major player in the sector and as a center of activity for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Business Resources
Houston provides the resources tech companies need to launch, scale, and succeed. With a fast-growing tech workforce, innovation-driven companies, and a strong network of industry leaders, the region offers accelerators, incubators, funding opportunities and corporate support. Combined with world-class amenities and a pro-business environment, Houston is the ideal destination for tech companies looking to grow and thrive.
With an affordable cost of living, vast green spaces, and diverse entertainment, Houston offers an unmatched quality of life. Discover why it’s a top place to live and work.
Texas is known for pro- business policies, low taxes, and competitive incentives. See how its business-friendly environment can fuel growth and give your company a competitive edge.
Houston is a gateway to the world, a hub through air, sea, rail and highways. This connectivity is a huge advantage to business in the Bayou City.
Houston is one of the fastest-growing and most talent- enriched markets in the U.S., with a skilled workforce to meet your needs.
Houston is home to a wealth of digital tech firms, from Hewlett- Packard Enterprise and BMC Software to startups bringing new ideas.
From groundbreaking startups to established corporate tech, Houston serves as fertile ground for tech companies everywhere along their scaling journey. At the Partnership, we can connect you with resources for any step along the way.
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Fortune 500 HQs
E-commerce unicorn Cart.com has announced the relocation of its global corporate headquarters to Houston, returning to its roots after a brief stint in Austin.
To get a full download of our ecosystem and history, from information on venture capital funding, industry focuses, impactful companies, and the way Houston is situated among other major markets, check out our State of Houston's Digital Tech and Innovation Landscape. In it, you will learn about what we've accomplished, what we're aiming for, and how you can fit into Houston's broader innovation story.
