Houston Industries

With its central location within the U.S. and the Americas, Houston is an important industrial base with access to global markets.

Space City is well positioned for the next 60 years to continue to develop its aerospace ecosystem within the “New Space Economy,” attracting private investors, well-established organizations and start-ups to invest and contribute to Space exploration.

From training the next generation of pilots and maintenance technicians to connecting the world through two international airports and a strong business aviation and general aviation community, Houston is home to a vibrant Aviation ecosystem with the infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.

Houston’s technology talent is embedded in some of the area’s largest industries such as energy and health care, however sub-sectors such as software development, programming and database management are seeing exponential growth across the region.

As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is the headquarters and the intellectual capital for virtually every segment of the industry.

Houston is home to 24 Fortune 500 company headquarters and one of the largest concentrations of U.S. headquarters locations for companies from around the world.

Houston’s innovation ecosystem is a dynamic hub that nurtures startups across diverse industries. With a strategic location, robust infrastructure, and a supportive community, Houston offers unparalleled opportunities for entrepreneurial success.

Home to a wealth of life sciences and biotech companies, as well as a diverse and skilled workforce, Houston’s ecosystem is seeing major growth.