This week, Orlando didn’t just make headlines—we made real progress. Across venture capital, infrastructure, immersive tech, and workforce development, the pattern was clear: coordination, not coincidence.
If it feels like Orlando’s innovation story is gaining speed and scale—that’s because it is. And from where we sit at Innovate Orlando, the signals are loud and clear: momentum is building, across every layer of our ecosystem.
Orlando’s defense and tech leaders are uniting to protect PEO-STRI, a key U.S. Army training hub and $6.5 billion economic driver at risk due to proposed federal consolidation. The agency anchors Central Florida’s simulation and training sector, supporting thousands of jobs and cross-industry innovation.
This week’s stories aren’t just updates. They’re proof that Central Florida is leading the national conversation on what’s next—from space tech to immersive entertainment to AI-powered design.
The real story of Orlando right now: a place where innovation doesn’t just happen in pockets, but through purposeful, collective movement.
Across every headline this week, there’s a throughline: Orlando is one of the few places in the world where engineers, creatives, and technologists routinely move between building flight simulators, immersive rides, virtual worlds, and smart city systems.
Some weeks deliver a stream of wins. Others deliver a jolt.
This week? Orlando’s tech economy got both—and they tell a story that demands our full attention.
Some weeks tell a bigger story—and this is one of them.
What we’re seeing in Orlando right now isn’t just growth. It’s alignment. Across industries, organizations, and communities, the dots are connecting—and the result is a region that’s gaining national attention and global relevance.
Each week, we’re seeing more proof that Orlando’s tech economy isn’t just growing — it’s accelerating. This week’s headlines span everything from major federal contracts and groundbreaking university research to rising AI startups and indie game innovation. The momentum is real — and it’s regional.
Orlando tech has had a big week—here’s what you need to know:
