North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)

What North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) does

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association founded in 1993 and headquartered at 4020 Westchase Blvd., Suite 350, Raleigh, North Carolina. The organization operates as the primary voice of the state's technology industry, serving 700 member companies, organizations, and institutions that collectively employ more than 250,000 workers in North Carolina. Its mission centers on fostering growth and championing innovation in the state's tech sector while providing a unified voice for the community on workforce, policy, and recognition matters.

The association's product portfolio centers on signature events (NC TECH Awards, NEXT TECH Awards in partnership with Business North Carolina, Summit for Women in Tech, Leadership Summit, TechFest North Carolina, Golf Classic, and regional Brews + Bytes and Member Drop-Ins totaling 75+ events annually), workforce development programs (the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation operated in partnership with MetLife, regional Job Fairs, and the NC TECH Job Board), research publications (the annual State of the Technology Industry Report and monthly IT Job Trends with Lightcast data), and digital infrastructure including the NC TECH Connect virtual community and a public Member Directory. NC TECH serves technology employers and employees, government and policy makers, economic development leaders, educational institutions, and tech startups across North Carolina.

Revenue is generated through membership dues (with an Annual Investor tier at $10K+ of annual sponsorship), event registration fees ($50-$550 per person, with tables and group packages at scaled pricing), corporate event sponsorships, and underwriting of research publications from Premier Underwriter MetLife and additional research sponsors. The underlying technology stack is operational rather than product-oriented: a member directory, job board, event registration system, virtual community platform, and content publishing tools. NC TECH's strategic focus areas include workforce development (talent attraction and retention), diversity and inclusion (Women in Tech, partnerships with The Diversity Movement), policy advocacy (Government Vendor Network, connecting members with state government purchasers), and industry recognition through awards programs.

Name

North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH)

Legal name

North Carolina Technology Association

Website

https://nctech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association founded in 1993 that serves as the primary voice of North Carolina's technology industry, representing 700 member companies employing 250,000+ workers through events, workforce development, research, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue from annual membership fees paid by tech companies, organizations, and institutions. Companies and organizations that reach $10K+ of sponsorship support in a calendar year become Annual Investors with additional benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from corporate sponsorships of signature events including NC TECH Awards, Summit for Women in Tech, Leadership Summits, and other networking events. Sponsors receive visibility and engagement opportunities with tech community.
3. Research Publications: NC TECH commissions and releases multiple research reports including the annual State of the Technology Industry Report, Tech Innovation Index, and monthly IT Job Trends, supported by Premier Underwriters like MetLife.
4. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from event registrations including NC TECH Awards ($300-$550 per person), Summit for Women in Tech ($350-$550), and other programs. Tables and group registrations available at scaled pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association serving as the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. It delivers value to 700+ member companies and institutions through annual events, workforce development programs, policy advocacy, and industry research. Core offerings include signature awards programs, networking events, the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation (with MetLife), and recurring research publications on the state's tech sector.

Product overview

NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services centered around events, research, talent development, and member networking. Core offerings include the NC TECH Awards (statewide tech awards gala), NEXT TECH Awards (rising stars recognition), Summit for Women in Tech, and the annual TechFest North Carolina conference. The association provides workforce development through the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation (a partnership with MetLife), publishes regular research including the monthly IT Job Trends Report and annual State of the Technology Industry Report (NC STIR), and maintains member resources including a Job Board, Virtual Community (NC TECH Connect), and Member Directory. The organization also facilitates regional networking through events like Member Drop-Ins, Brews + Bytes, and Government Vendor Network sessions. Membership encompasses 700+ companies employing over 250,000 workers in North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Technology Workforce Innovation: A partnership between NC TECH and MetLife designed to serve as a hub for the state's tech employers and employees providing resources, thought leadership, and collaboration.
• NC TECH Connect
• NC TECH Awards
• NEXT TECH Awards
• Summit for Women in Tech

Products and services

• NC TECH Awards
• NEXT TECH Awards
• Summit for Women in Tech
• Center for Technology Workforce Innovation
• IT Job Trends Report
• State of the Technology Industry Report (NC STIR)
• NC TECH Job Board
• NC TECH Connect
• Member Directory
• TechFest North Carolina
• Leadership Summit
• Young Tech Professionals Program
• Women in Tech Initiative
• Annual Investors Program

Quantifiable outcome

• North Carolina ranks #1 in the US for Percentage of Women in the Technology Industry (37.1% of tech workforce)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MetLifeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026NC TECH and MetLife joined forces to establish the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, a unique partnership designed to serve as a hub for the state's tech employers and employees providing resources, thought leadership, and collaboration. MetLife's global technology hub in Cary, NC employs 2,600 individuals and contributes knowledge to the Center. MetLife is the Premier Underwriter supporting NC TECH research.
• The Diversity Movement (TDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNC TECH partners with The Diversity Movement, a leader in workplace inclusion education, to support members in fostering inclusive employee experiences through digital learning, consulting, video resources, and certifications. NC TECH members receive a discount on TDM services.
• Business North CarolinaGTM or Marketing PartnerNC TECH, in partnership with Business North Carolina, launched the NEXT TECH Awards to showcase and celebrate North Carolina's rising tech stars. Award winners are profiled in an issue of Business North Carolina magazine.
• SparkNCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparkNC partners with school systems and industry partners to accelerate student progress on pathways to careers in high-tech fields, supporting workforce development pipeline.
• FIRST North CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aligning with FIRST mission to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
• Code the DreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCode the Dream provides free software development training and apprenticeships to low-income and underrepresented adults in North Carolina, focusing on workforce development. Participants build real apps for nonprofits under mentorship at CTD Labs.
• SetFire Foundation - Sparks MentorshipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNC TECH collaboration connecting IT professionals with undergraduate IT and computer science students for a year of one-on-one mentorship through Sparks program. One hour monthly, fully virtual.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CompTIA: The largest US technology industry trade association, funded by member dues, sponsorships, research publications, and signature events. CompTIA is the national-scale analog of NC TECH's membership- and event-driven business model serving tech employers.
• Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): Georgia's statewide technology trade association offering awards, events, policy advocacy, and workforce programs — the closest state-level structural peer to NC TECH's model of member dues, Annual Investors, research reports, and signature awards galas.
• MassTLC (Mass Technology Leadership Council): Massachusetts' statewide technology trade association with a membership, events, and policy advocacy model that closely mirrors NC TECH. Both organizations serve as the primary voice for their state's tech employer community.
• Tech:NYC: New York City-focused technology membership organization offering networking, events, policy advocacy, and community programs. Comparable to NC TECH as a single-state/region tech trade association, though with a denser urban member base.
• Pittsburgh Technology Council: Pennsylvania's regional technology trade association running membership, awards, events, and workforce programs for its state's tech employers — a near-identical structural analog to NC TECH at a similar scale.

Broad incumbents

• Consumer Technology Association (CTA): The national trade association behind CES and a long-running membership/sponsorship/research/events business serving the consumer technology industry. Broader national scope but the same dues-plus-events-plus-research revenue mix as NC TECH.
• Bay Area Council: Regional business leadership organization with significant technology industry focus, conducting advocacy, research, and high-attendance events for Bay Area employers. Broader than NC TECH in membership scope but directly comparable in its event- and research-driven member model.

Others

• Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce: The regional chamber of commerce serving Raleigh and the broader Triangle, with overlapping economic-development and tech-workforce programming. Not a direct competitor for tech-trade-association membership but a natural collaborator and adjacent community player for NC TECH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCTA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2QBRY9EJX6ixCRBzQnLMwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCTechnologyAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/93767
• Instagraminstagram.com/techinnc/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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