Key Industries in Raleigh
Raleigh’s key industries are not far off from what you might expect. With deep roots in technology, Raleigh dominates several industry sectors while fueling the growth of newer, emerging industries. Raleigh’s east coast location is easily accessible for people and companies from around the state, the U.S., and the world.
Our not-so-secret sauce is our talent pool. Raleigh's proximity to three tier-one research universities and twelve other colleges and universities is a significant competitive advantage. Additionally, partnerships and support from academia and government create an ecosystem of innovation, invention, and growth.
Whether you are a CEO looking for a new headquarters location, a tech company searching for a hybrid workforce, or a manufacturer seeking a site with world-class infrastructure, you’ll have access to the resources you need to grow and expand your company in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Here’s a look at industry sectors in Raleigh:
Headquarters
Advanced Manufacturing & Production
Life Sciences
Technology
Professional & Financial Services/Technology
Emerging industry sectors include:
Automotive
ESports & Gaming
In Good Company
Here’s a snapshot of several companies in each industry sector. This is not a complete and comprehensive list of all the great companies in Raleigh.
Headquarters
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Life Sciences
Technology
Professional & Financial Services/Technology
Automotive
Raleigh supports the new wave of electric vehicles with comprehensive courses at North Carolina State University and Wake Technical Community College. In 2022, Ineos Automotive announced a U.S. headquarter location in Raleigh. Regionally, Toyota’s newest electric vehicle automotive battery plant is under construction in Greensboro. VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle company, has plants to open a $4 billion manufacturing facility employing Chatham County in 2028.
Esports and Gaming
Have you heard of the online video game Fortnite? We thought so.
The Epic Games headquarters is located in the Town of Cary, a few miles from Raleigh. Learn more about gaming and ESports on the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance webpage.
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