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.
ACCELERATING STARTUP GROWTH
Accelerator programs around Arkansas are designed to foster the growth of startup companies through education, mentorship, and resources.
DEVELOPING A COMPETITIVE TECH WORKFORCE
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.
- Arkansas Research and Technology Park
- Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center
- ARise
- Little Rock Tech Park
- Startup Junkie
- The Conductor
- Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit
- The Innovation Hub
- The Venture Center
- BioVentures
From the Newsroom
Tech Company Provalus to Host Community Engagement Event for IT Job Seekers
Provalus is expanding to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas with plans to create 200 new jobs.
ReadLittle Rock-Based Apptegy to Create 300+ High-Paying Jobs Over Next Few Years
Apptegy is expanding and will be creating more than 300 new jobs in the coming years.
ReadWachter Inc. to Expand Operations in Lowell
Wachter is expanding its operations in Lowell, adding an additional 116 new employees.
ReadFrom the Blog
Arkansas Inc. Podcast: AcreTrader Founder and CEO Carter Malloy
AcreTrader founder and CEO Carter Malloy discusses his growing tech company and the advant...
ReadArkansas Companies Named to ‘Best Places to Work in Fintech’ List for Third Consecutive Year
Smiley Technologies and Teslar Software were named among the best financial technology com...
ReadFintech Summit Highlights Arkansas' Role as Industry Leader
Across three days in August, the VenCent Fintech Summit will provide an opportunity for pa...
ReadTech Talent & Leaders are Choosing Arkansas
See what tech companies like Apptegy, Casestack, Elyxor, Cobbler Media, and Startup Junkie have to say about making Arkansas their home.
Watch MoreCase Studies
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!
View All
.jpg?sfvrsn=9a14b38d_0)