Where D.C. Does Technology
Fairfax County is home to the highest concentration of technology firms in the Washington, D.C. metro. Our collection of both small and large companies—as well as our top-producing colleges and universities full of programs responding to the needs of private industry—was a significant factor in the D.C. region’s No. 2 rating in CBRE’s 2020 Scoring Tech Talent report.
Where Smart Works
The companies, universities and government agencies in Fairfax County and the rest of Northern Virginia are part of resilient, diverse and inclusive economy. The region is home to 15,600 technology-focused enterprises and more than 232,000 technology workers in established specialties like cybersecurity, cloud computing and data analytics. We’re also carving out niches in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, drones, autonomous driving, and augmented and virtual reality.
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The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority helps companies expand or relocate in the region by providing market intelligence, workforce and wage data, and real estate location services, all at no cost and fully confidential. If you're looking for a dynamic market for expansion with one of the most educated, most diverse workforces in the nation, we can help. Contact Us Here
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The Leading Hub for Cybersecurity Operations
Fairfax County is home to more than 500 cybersecurity firms, including operations for 50 of the top 500 global companies. We are the U.S. hub for cybersecurity and national-defense assets, with proximity to the CIA, Department of Homeland Security, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and for the companies that serve them. Download Fact Sheet
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A Talent Magnet for Data Analytics
Fairfax County has the skilled workforce to support data analytics and rapid expansion at all levels. The Washington D.C. region leads the nation in the number of research scientists, operation research analysts, statisticians and computer/informational software developers. Fairfax County’s concentration of computer and mathematical occupation workers is nearly double the national average. Download Fact Sheet
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The Convergence of Cloud
Whether it’s the public, private or hybrid cloud, Fairfax County embraces servers, storage, networking, virtualization and applications. The county’s strong concentrations of cloud computing businesses provide products across the spectrum, including infrastructure-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service and software-as-a-service. Incredibly, 70 percent of world Internet traffic passes through Northern Virginia Internet exchange points and data centers and we are among the world leaders in data center concentration.
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Where Emerging Technologies Scale
As new technologies emerge, Fairfax County is at the forefront of embracing them to develop the industries of the future. Our companies are reinventing the worlds of IT, software, aerospace and defense, and finance. They are creating breakthroughs in blockchain, communications, cybersecurity, analytics, AI, personalized medicine and autonomous vehicles. Download Fact Sheet
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Spanning the Spectrum of Software
Fairfax County’s access to government and private-sector customers, highly-skilled workforce, educational training programs and like-minded technology firms give software companies a distinct advantage. From enterprise software to 3D printing, smart machines, and Web-scale IT and security, these companies run the software spectrum in a high-demand, high-profile atmosphere for government, business-to-business and retail.Tools & Resources
Technology Sector Overview
From Amazon, Google & Microsoft to Appian, Carahsoft & Leidos, find out who's here and why.
Regional Demographics
Our region's workforce is young, diverse, highly-educated and motivated. View the data.
Taxes & Incentives
Close to D.C., but embedded in Virginia, ranked the No. 1 State for Business by CNBC and No. 4 by Forbes.
Why Tech Companies Locate to Northern Virginia
By the Numbers
#2
Tech Talent Market, CBRE
(D.C. Metro)
1 in 4
People Are Employed in Technology
15,600
Technology Firms in Northern Virginia
232,000+
Total D.C. Area Technology Workforce
61%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12 / 199
Fortune 500 HQs / Inc. 5000 HQs
in Northern Virginia
Exploring a New Region for Office Expansion? Let Us Help.
David Kelley
Director, National Business Investment
dkelley@fceda.org(703) 790-0600