What IS NCSTIR
The North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report
Since its debut in 2015, the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) State of the Technology Industry Report has been the go-to resource for understanding the people, companies, and trends driving North Carolina’s thriving tech economy. Explore the full digital report featuring interactive data, charts, and source insights on this website, or download the four-page Key Findings summary for a quick snapshot of the industry’s growth and impact. For a deeper dive, download the Full STIR Report complete with data, graphs and source information.
New for 2026: Data for Veterans in the Tech Sector and Artificial Intelligence
The valuable information in the report will have a variety of uses:
- Repository of facts, statistics, trends, narratives and insights into NC’s tech industry
- Guide for companies considering headquarter relocation or operations establishment
- Source of data and trends for policy makers
- Collection of stories that highlight the vibrancy of the state’s tech sector
- Resource for innovation sector organizations, economic development community, & media