Tempe tech cluster generates

world-changing products and services

Tempe is a creative, smart community and nowhere is that more evident than in the city’s technology cluster. From the Mars Rover created with the help of Arizona State University team of scientists to the Medtronic implanted heart defibrillator, Tempe makes a difference in the world. 

The Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area ranks 29^th in the nation for its technology environment, according to the Business Journal. Tempe is top in the region for the density of technology companies and research.

Here are some fast stats:

Number of Tempe High-Tech Companies                                   790

Tempe High-Tech Employment:                                               31,091

Percentage of Tempe Employment that is High-Tech             20.02%

Percentage of Tempe Businesses that are High-Tech            15.27%

Tempe patents and registrations                                               4,500+

Specialized facilities for technology companies include the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, ASU Research Park, Papago Gateway Center, and many others.

Get more information on Tempe’s technology cluster at www.tempe.gov/technology