In the Greater Daytona Region, innovative technology companies are pushing boundaries like never before: from high-flying startups in the aerospace sector to fortified industry leaders in virtual simulation. With nearly 400% growth in software development jobs in the past five years, lower than average costs of living and labor, and respected STEM programs offered by local higher education institutions, opportunities abound for high-tech growth in software, data centers, and more in Volusia County.
Especially thanks to its entrepreneurial ecosystem, the research activity at its universities, and access to growing markets, Volusia County is cementing its position as regional hub in Florida’s tech industry landscape, which now ranks #1 in the Southeast US for high-tech employment. Volusia County’s colleges and universities offer over 40 degree and certificate programs in tech, ensuring a solid talent pipeline. The strength of local industry clusters like aviation, commercial space, and insurance, means that there are plentiful opportunities for tech-oriented companies to serve complementary niches with their software and services.
College Of Business And Entrepreneurship offers BS/Information Systems
Related programs include Technology Specialist, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer IT, Computer Programming & Analysis, Database Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems Analysis, IT, Network Server Administration, Network Systems Technology, Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics, and Web Systems Software Development
Program in Entrepreneurship
Related programs include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Management of Information Systems, Software Engineering, Simulation Science, Systems Engineering, and Technical Management
MicaPlex is Embry-Riddle’s innovation center supporting startups and entrepreneurs
Related programs include Cloud and Computing Technology, IT, IT & Programming,, IT Management, Video Game Design, Animation & Game Design, AI, Cloud Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, and Software Engineering
MS in Information Security, IT Leadership and MBA in Technology Management
Related programs include Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Digital Arts
The Florida High Tech Corridor's collaborative network supports businesses, entrepreneurs, faculty, and students driving regional innovation.
The incubator supports startup and early stage companies who are at the research and development intensive phase of their growth process. The companies should be in industries that are an area of focus at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.
The Volusia County incubator was established in July 2011, as a partnership between the University of Central Florida, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council.
The Volusia Business Resources leverage the power of community resource partners to ensure the development of comprehensive programs that enable the growth and resiliency of our local businesses.
Florida SBDC offers ‘no cost’ consulting at Daytona State College. Our consultants provide initial interviews in which a clients' needs, problems and opportunities are diagnosed and a plan is developed to fill those needs. Issues such as demographics, taxes, financing and marketing impact small businesses. The Florida SBDC has access to many resources and reference materials that can help those issues.
These businesses are growing and strengthening due to economic prosperity in the region.
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