Cleveland's Tech Industry
The Land of High-Tech Opportunities
Tech employs more than 58,000 pros in The Land. And you'll find them working at companies that cover a wide spectrum of specialties and backgrounds ranging from fin-tech and smart manufacturing to innovative start-ups and global firms. Greater Cleveland’s tech community is literally out of this world, too, with Cleveland-based NASA Glenn Research Center leveraging technology for missions to the moon, Mars and back.
And for those seeking to break out on their own, The Land is fertile ground for entrepreneurs and start-ups as the cost of doing business is 10% lower than the national average.
And the best news of all? They're hiring. So whether you're a data scientist, systems analyst, software engineer or the like, Cleveland is calling. Are you ready?
The Land of Tech Innovation
Did you know that more than 37% of all Fortune 500 companies have an employment presence in Cleveland? In fact, seven of those companies are headquartered right here in The Land. Additionally, since 2018, the region has seen a 5.8% tech job growth, which means that tech opportunities are abundant. Check out some of Cleveland's major employers below.
The Land of Finding Your Way
In addition to traditional post-graduate career paths, Cleveland has it covered when it comes to workforce training. We're building a diverse and robust pipeline of skilled talent by creating unique internship and apprenticeship programs benefiting employers and employees.
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STEM internships – Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), together with Cuyahoga County, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University, launched a three-year initiative to retain and create a diverse talent pipeline for Greater Cleveland businesses that will create 500 internships in STEM fields. Students enrolled at Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University are eligible to apply.
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Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Registered Apprenticeship Hub – An equitable apprenticeship hub for the region focused on sectors including tech.
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Greater Cleveland Career Consortium – Public, private, educational and non-profit organizations working together to help students design a career plan that aligns with their interests and skills.
The Land for Tech Education
Looking to study in a tech field? Going back to school to pursue new paths? Greater Cleveland is home to more than 25 colleges, universities and career centers preparing the next generation of tech workers and building talent for employers. We're an education powerhouse, at the frontlines of technology.
The Land of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is in Cleveland’s DNA — from Garrett Morgan pioneering the first traffic light, to OverDrive creating the world’s largest digital service app for libraries.
Today, the entrepreneurial community is thriving and includes a vibrant network of mentorship, networking, education and other resources.
And investment in the region is strong, too. Cleveland-area startups raised $578 million in venture capital deals in 2022, nearly double the growth from 2021 – all while other venture capital investments across the companies were in decline.
In addition to all that, Greater Cleveland is the third largest region in the Midwest for biotech companies, with more than $3 billion invested in 700+ companies by 2022.
