Tech Companies Finding Success in Arkansas

When it comes to economic development in the technology sector, Arkansas is rising. With the second-lowest cost of living in the country and business incentives for technology-based organizations, the state is attracting companies from around the world and bringing in a skilled workforce to fill high-tech jobs in cybersecurity, fintech, retail, supply chain and more.

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

1,318 tech jobs created since 2015.
The information sector in Arkansas is expected to grow by 11.7% in 2025 (IBISWorld, 2024).
46,356 employees in the tech industry in Arkansas.
Tech jobs are increasing in Little Rock 20% more quickly than in the rest of the nation.

ACCELERATING STARTUP GROWTH

Accelerator programs around Arkansas are designed to foster the growth of startup companies through education, mentorship, and resources.

TECH-DRIVEN EDUCATION

Arkansas is proactively fostering a skilled workforce that meets the needs of technology companies located in the state.

Arkansas has taken innovative steps towards prioritizing computer science education as the first state to mandate coding education in schools. 400% more high school students are in computer science courses as a result of Arkansas’ “Learn to Code Initiative.”
The University of Arkansas system offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in Computer Science and Engineering with concentrations in digital systems, intelligent systems, networking and communications, and systems analysis.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) offers an Information Quality Track of the Integrated Computing Ph.D. Program, and the Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) at UALR offers data analytics and data visualization to provide solutions for Big Data.

NURTURING STARTUP CULTURE

Arkansas is a natural fit for thriving tech startups with abundant resources available to support tech companies around the state.

Tech Talent & Leaders are Choosing Arkansas

"This state has an incredibly collaborative culture. I've never been told no by somebody in the state of Arkansas. The folks at the top of the largest companies in the state have been willing to take time out of their day to help our business." - Carter Malloy, CEO, AcreTrader

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At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn’t happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. Here are some examples of businesses that are thriving!

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