2026 Key Findings
The 2026 Key Findings highlights the most important insights and data from the annual NC STIR Report
It captures how North Carolina’s technology sector is performing compared with other states, showcasing strengths in employment growth, tech occupations, innovation capacity, and industry diversity. The summary includes top statewide rankings, high percentage of women in tech, business climate and tax competitiveness, key economic contributions of tech to the broader state economy, and notable trends.