Technology Economy

Read the Emerging Technologies Committee draft recommendations for Austin's Emerging Technologies Policy.

Learn about strategies for Austin to succeed in the digital media sector in the Digital Media Impact Study.

NEW Private sector economist John Hockenyos forecasts continued strong growth for Austin. Read his updated economic forecast for Austin, which includes specific sector info on Austin's technology economy.

The Austin Film Study has already prompted the creation of the Austin Film Office and led to the major upgrading of Austin Studios to make it the nation's premier facility for independent digital film makers.

Read Brewster's letter on Austin's emerging technologies future.

 

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The foundation of Austin's modern technology-based economy rests on "the Partnership" between the City of Austin, the Greater Austin Chamber, the University of Texas and the State of Texas.

The Partnership, which was formed by visionary Austinites including Dr. George Kozmetsky, Pike Powers and Dr. Ben Streetman, laid the foundation for Austin's economic success through the successful efforts to land IBM, MCC and Sematech, among others.

Austin's economic strategy starts with a focus on emerging technologies sectors.

From semiconductors to clean energy, wireless to digital media, Austin is on the cutting edge of the global technology economy.

Austin's emerging technologies vision should include the following:

  1. Make Austin the nation's unquestioned leader in three sectors: clean energy, digital media and wireless.
  2. Maintain Austin's global dominance in semiconductors.
  3. Move Austin into the nation's top 5 biotech regions
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Austin target economic sectors:

  • biotech and medical devices
  • clean energy
  • digital media & film
  • software
  • semiconductor
  • wireless