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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 2, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa ranked 20th in national tech hub study

A new study by Lemon.IO ranks Tampa as the 20th best tech hub in the United States based on metrics including job availability, educational programs, and company ratings. The city's tech sector growth is supported by local initiatives like the Embarc Collective and the University of South Florida's new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

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Why It Matters

The ranking reflects Tampa's ongoing transition from an emerging market to an established , which influences regional job opportunities and business investment.

Key Facts

  • Tampa is ranked 20th in the nation for tech hubs by Lemon.IO.
  • Miami is ranked 4th and Orlando is ranked 13th in the same study.
  • Washington, D.C. holds the top spot in the Lemon.IO ranking.
  • The study metrics include computer program availability, graduation rates, Wi-Fi hotspots, total tech jobs, and Glassdoor company ratings.
  • WalletHub ranked Tampa as the No. 1 best large city in America to start a business in April 2025.
  • The University of South Florida opened the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing in 2025.
  • Embarc Collective has operated for seven years as a nonprofit supporting local tech startups.

Who's Mentioned

personMichael Paluska“Reporter for Tampa Bay 28.”organizationEmbarc Collective“A nonprofit focused on supporting tech startups in Tampa.”personTim Holcomb“CEO of Embarc Collective.”organizationLemon.IO“The company that conducted the tech hub ranking study.”other28“The news station identifier.”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Opened the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computi”other20“Tampa's rank in the Lemon.IO tech hub study.”personAleksandr Volodarsky“CEO and founder of Lemon.IO.”