From the invention of the light bulb to the
introduction of the nation’s first television station, the region of
Upstate New York known as Tech Valley has a distinguished heritage
of innovation and technology discovery and development.
Its emergence in the early 21st century as a region of promise and
opportunity inspired and motivated the founding of Tech Valley High
School, an institution that reflects the innovative, collaborative
and creative spirit of the region it serves.
Around the nation and the globe, Tech Valley is recognized for
nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials, alternative
energy and information technology. With more than $7 billion in
investment from public and private sources, the region is leading
the state into a bright economic future.
Global technology leaders IBM, GE and Tokyo Electron have located
facilities here and SEMATECH, the microchip research consortium,
recently relocated its international headquarters to Albany. Small,
innovative firms are thriving here too, fed by the energy and
entrepreneurial spirit instilled by our fine colleges and
universities and nurtured by our incubator and business support
programs.
Tech Valley’s rankings as both one of the hottest regions in the
country for business expansion and one of the top 25 regions to do
business underscore the region’s commitment to creating an
entrepreneurial climate in which companies can thrive.
With more than 32 colleges and universities in Tech Valley, the area
is well-positioned to provide the broad range of skills and training
needed for the educated and technology-savvy workforce of tomorrow.
The creation of Tech Valley High School is a natural extension of
this growth to secondary education, applying a regional perspective
and business-education partnership to the significant task of
preparing and inspiring young people for the fascinating
opportunities that lie ahead.
