Technology

Information Technology

North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing information technology industries in the United States. From research & development, to sales, marketing and customer service, to logistics which consists of manufacturing products that are used in automation or communications, Durham’s information technology cluster includes global companies like Google, Meta, Oracle, and IBM. Just a hop over the county line are Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, NetApp, and SAS. Every day, new companies are drawn to the area’s business advantages and robust entrepreneurial culture.

Durham is a desirable market because of the low tax burden, business-friendly environment, and low construction cost. We also have incredible talent and three tier-one research universities within the region. In addition to more traditional commercial office spaces, Durham is also home to a variety of co-working spaces and incubators such as American Underground, Frontier RTP, Provident 1898, and WeWork.

Clean Technology

Durham County and the surrounding area is home to hundreds of clean tech companies focusing on innovations and smart solutions for software development, energy, transportation and water. Thousands of employees currently make up this sector and our companies' job rates are among the fastest growing.

Cleantech emerged as an economic development priority in Durham County when we discovered a dense concentration of companies and rich supply of researchers engaged in R&D, particularly in the areas of smart grid, smart water and smart transportation. With an innovation ecosystem that includes three world-class research universities, industry-leading hardware and software companies, and our many specialized smart tech support centers, Durham County is at the center of leading-edge cleantech R&D.

Examples of companies within the clean technology space, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, that Durham County has helped recruit in recent years include: Kempower, IONNA, and SmartWires.