Industry Clusters

Endless business and career opportunities exist in The Corridor’s high-tech industry clusters targeted for growth.

A storied legacy of aerospace achievements. A burgeoning biotechnology hub. A community of human performance and training experts. Innovative energy solutions across the state. A strategic region for semiconductor manufacturing. Long-standing and collaborative partnerships to spark and sustain growth. Find it all here in the heart of a top state for innovation.

Aerospace + Aviation
The Corridor enjoys a rich history of space exploration and an even brighter future.

Backed by corporate titans and industry pioneers, our region’s unparalleled aerospace talent and storied technological innovation are launching Florida forward.
Agritechnology
Our agritechnology industry builds upon the heritage of Florida’s rural past.

Change-makers are leading work throughout The Corridor with potential for global impacts on our food supply, clean water, physical health and wellness.
Energy + Environmental Sciences
Water science, HVAC systems, turbines, distributed grid, PV/solar-thermal, and energy storage

Energy + Environmental Sciences is one of four clusters we are actively growing in partnership with Orange County Government as part of Cenfluence – Central Florida Cluster Initiative to spark high tech economic opportunities in Florida.
Financial Technology
The Corridor is a natural fit for fintech companies, from crypto to cybersecurity.

Numerous insurance, banking and financial services firms call our region home, making it an ideal place to launch your fintech venture.
Gaming, Entertainment + Esports
Virtual/augmented reality, video game design, attraction design, and mobile app development

Gaming, Entertainment + eSports is one of four clusters we are actively growing in partnership with Orange County Government as part of Cenfluence – Central Florida Cluster Initiative to spark high tech economic opportunities in Florida.
Information Technology
Information technology is revolutionizing our way of life in The Corridor and beyond.

With applications in almost every business setting, IT is an exciting and dynamic field that has enabled our region’s greatest innovations.
Learning Sciences + Human Performance
The mental wellbeing, sports performance, organizational development, and cognitive sciences

Learning Sciences + Human Performance is one of four clusters we are actively growing in partnership with Orange County Government as part of Cenfluence – Central Florida Cluster Initiative to spark high tech economic opportunities in Florida.
Life Sciences + Medical Technologies
Specialty pharma, tissue engineering, medical devices, diagnostic, mental health, destination therapeutics, and telemedicine

Life Sciences + Medical Technologies is one of four clusters we are actively growing in partnership with Orange County Government as part of Cenfluence – Central Florida Cluster Initiative to spark high tech economic opportunities in Florida.
Microelectronics, Nanotechnology + Sensors
Small technologies can make a big impact in The Corridor.

Strategic investments and world-class research opportunities have put The Corridor on a short list of hot spots for innovation in this sector.
Orlando Economic Partnership, in partnership with the Florida High Tech Corridor, is focused on building an internationally recognized semiconductor industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy and the United States’ economic and national security.
Modeling, Simulation + Training
Our modeling, simulation and training cluster is recognized nationally as a center of excellence.

The communities of government, academia and industry converge in The Corridor to enhance national security, improve healthcare, provide entertainment and more.
Optics + Photonics
The science of light is responsible for revolutionary technologies.

In The Corridor, globally recognized research centers and industry groups drive progress for optics and photonics companies and amplify their success.

Cenfluence

Clustering activities offer many benefits, with expanded economic opportunities and increased jobs not the least among them. In partnership with local governments and industry partners with expertise in competitive industry cluster formation, we are leading Cenfluence, the Central Florida Cluster Initiative–a critical component of the region’s broader economic stimulus strategy.

Companies of all sizes or divisions of companies, from small and medium organizations to large multinationals, are initially focused among these clusters:

> Energy + Environmental Sciences
> Gaming, Entertainment + eSports
> Learning Sciences + Human Performance
> Life Sciences
> Semiconductors

Together, we can make significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy by addressing specific industry needs that amplify your competitive advantage.

Powered By – Orange County Government, Seminole County Government, City of Orlando Government, The Orlando Economic Partnership, and Duke Energy.