IU’s Emerging Technologies Center, an incubator supporting 22 new ventures, is one of many resources dedicated to technology transfer.
Whether you're considering relocating your business to Indianapolis or expanding within the city, Indianapolis has much to offer. Factors that make Indianapolis an exceptional place to live, work, and build a business include:
Skilled Workforce
Indianapolis is at the heart of a higher education corridor that links three major centers of learning: Indiana University (IU), Purdue University, and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). It is also home to Ivy Tech Community College, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian College, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Martin University as well as nationally ranked MBA programs.
Innovation
Access to investment capital, entrepreneurial resources, and graduates from some of the world's best engineering, life science, and advanced manufacturing programs has enabled the city to emerge as a center for scientific and technological innovation.
Accessibility
Centrally located in the Midwest, Indianapolis is accessible by five major interstates, enabling 75% of the U.S. and Canadian population to be reached within a one-day drive. It is seventh in the U.S. in total air cargo and is home to the second-largest FedEx hub in the U.S. and a new $1 billion airport terminal.
Stable Economy
Indiana was named as one of only six states in the Midwest with an expanding economy.**
Low Cost of Living
Indianapolis consistently ranks high on the list of most affordable cities in the U.S.
Business Incentives
The state offers a variety of
tax incentives for business relocating to or expanding in the region, including those for businesses that locate and hire employees who live within enterprise zones such as Keystone Enterprise Park, just east of Indianapolis.
Affordability
Central Indiana has some of the
lowest business operating costs in the nation
based on labor, energy, and taxes.
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Adoption of state-of-the-art telecommunications legislation has led to new investments in broadband and fiber optics across the state, making Indiana's fiber optic network among the best in the nation.
Workforce Development
The state of Indiana and the city of Indianapolis offer a wide variety of programs, incentives, and assistance for companies that invest and create jobs in Indiana.
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