Tech Cities focus on skills to thrive

Talent is at the heart of Tech Cities. Without a pipeline of skilled tech workers, even the most established hubs struggle to compete. So it’s no surprise that the most successful Tech Cities share common traits, including world-class universities and youthful, growing populations.

Established Tech Cities benefit from robust higher education sectors that attract and generate talent, alongside research and the innovation ecosystems that commercialise it. London, for example, is home to nine universities ranked in the QS Global Top 500, with two in the top ten. Melbourne, Sydney and New York also host leading institutions with highly international student bodies. An average of 45% of students in these cities come from abroad, contributing to diverse and globally competitive talent pools.

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