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YOUR HOME FOR INNOVATION
Alabama is a state of technological innovation, from its role in space exploration to its growing tech startup scene. Coupled with its rich history and stunning landscapes, Alabama offers a dynamic lifestyle for those seeking advancement and adventure.
Innovation Ecosystem
As a state, we’ve never shied away from innovation. From agricultural milestones, like George Washington Carver’s Jesup Wagon, to aerospace and aviation feats, like the development of the Saturn V rocket in Huntsville, Alabama has always been poised to not only create innovative ideas but take them to new heights.
Now, innovators are continuing to put Alabama on the map with the internationally renowned research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the tech advances of HudsonAlpha in Huntsville. Cutting-edge research and businesses are woven into our history and future thanks to a supportive environment that encourages and rewards entrepreneurs.
Space & Rockets
Alabama’s innovation put man on the moon—thanks to the Huntsville-based NASA crews who developed the Saturn V rocket.
Tech Hubs
The state fosters innovation with startup incubators and support organizations — and Birmingham was recently recognized with one of 31 Tech Hub designations in the country.
HudsonAlpha + Wiregrass
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Wiregrass Innovation Center lead groundbreaking research applying the power of genomics to improve agriculture outputs for food, feed, fuel and fiber.
Workforce Development
Along with extensive education options, Alabama has programs and resources dedicated to training and developing the state’s workers.
Landscape Diversity
With Alabama’s vast resources and abundance of materials, the state has the landscape and supplies to bring your ideas to life.
Alabama by the Numbers
Advancing industries takes courage, business and technology acumen, forward-thinking policies, competitive incentives and an attractive business environment.
LOWEST
Cost of Living in the Southeast*
7th
in U.S. for ideal and prosperous business climate*
-40%
Median home sale price 40% lower than national average*
600k+
Workers trained by AIDT, Alabama’s technical workforce training program*
1B+
Annual revenue generated from Alabama’s IT companies*
4TH
Largest research park in the world*
$5B
Economic Impact generated within the state from Science sectors alone*
60+
Colleges & Universities
14
HBCUs: Alabama is home to the most HBCUs, offering 50+ degree programs*
Life in Alabama
There’s something for everyone in Alabama, whether you delight in trying new restaurants, get lost for hours in museums, revel in live music or enjoy taking in the beauty of nature. And with a low cost of living and welcoming environment, you and your ideas can find room to grow in the state.
Award-Winning Restaurants
From James Beard winners to inventive cocktail bars, Alabama has a flavor all its own that you’ll love exploring.
Outdoor Recreation
Discover the beauty of Alabama through its sparkling waters and sandy beaches or its miles of hiking trails and gorgeous mountains.
Affordability
Alabama’s low cost of living and the lowest property tax in the U.S. mean your dollar stretches further here.
Education
Innovation in Alabama starts with education—from preschools to higher education institutions, including the most HBCUs in any state.
Legacy + Learning
Learn about Alabama’s rich history and its legacy in the Civil Rights Movement or get lost for hours taking in an art museum.
Explore the Innovate Alabama Network
With the Innovate Alabama Network Map, you can see our state’s diverse, connected network of resources, organizations and partners at a bird’s eye view or zoom in to learn more about your community of choice.
- Locate valuable resources, organizations and partners across the state.
- Toggle map layers detailing various resources categorized by Innovation Sector.
- Draw your own boundaries and calculate population and resource densities within them.
- Generate visually detailed demographics and socio-economic profiles of your selected community.
The Innovate Alabama Network Map will be released in the coming weeks.
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