Global Technology & Innovation
Our team advocates for the innovation community by providing thought leadership and strategy. We focus on attracting and retaining talent, increasing capital, growing and diversifying the innovation ecosystem, and leveraging local universities for increased commercialization.

A-LIST
The Austin A-LIST increases visibility for Austin’s most innovative homegrown companies.
Learn more about our 2023 A-LIST programGlobal Technology & Innovation Committee
The Global Technology & Innovation Committee is comprised of local active business representatives, investors, founders, and interested contributors providing guidance and support of Opportunity Austin’s 4.0 Innovation and International initiatives.
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Recent News
Austin Chamber, Opportunity Austin, Dealroom.co Release Austin Startup Briefing for 2022
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin, in partnership with Dealroom.co, have released a report on Austin’s startup and scaleup ecosystem. The briefing indicates that Austin-based startups raised approximately $5 billion in funding last year, the second highest amount for the Austin region. In 2021, startups raised $5.4 billion.
Jan 5, 2023
Learn moreAustin Among the World's Most Promising Next Generation Tech Hubs
Austin was just ranked on multiple lists evaluating startup ecosystems across the U.S. and the world. Austin garnered the Trailblazer city category with a ranking of 11th in the nation, 25th globally and taking the top 22nd spot as a science hub in the world. Austin also ranked 8th in U.S. for early-stage venture capital investment per resident.
Dec 1, 2022
Learn moreAustin Ecosystem Platform: Call to claim your profile
The Austin Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Austin launched a new open access platform in August to track and measure the successful growth of our ecosystem, powered by Dealroom.
Nov 14, 2022
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