Idaho Tech
Economy
Report
The definitive annual analysis of Idaho's technology sector — economic impact, workforce trends, innovation ecosystem, and the data that drives decisions across all 44 counties.
Idaho's Tech Economy,
Documented.
The 2026 Idaho Tech Economy Report is ITC's most ambitious publication to date — the first to merge three landmark datasets into a single definitive study: the Idaho Deal Flow Report, the ITC Tech Talent Forecast, and a full statewide economic impact analysis. Together they tell a story that has never been told this completely.
Lightcast Labor Market Data
Real-time employment, wage, and talent pipeline data that powers Idaho's first-ever Tech Talent Forecast — including the 6.3:1 demand-to-graduate gap and 2026–2030 projections.
Idaho Deal Flow Report
Startup formation, venture capital flows, angel investment, accelerator cohorts, and IDEA² Pitch Competition outcomes — the complete capital landscape of Idaho's innovation economy.
Statewide Distribution & Media
Distributed digitally to ITC's full network and in print at the State of Technology Conference and iTECH Summit events statewide.
Report Contents
- 01 Idaho's Technology Economy at a Glance — 2026
- 02 Idaho Tech Talent Forecast — Lightcast Analysis
- 03 Idaho Deal Flow: Innovation & Capital
- 04 Company Spotlights — Idaho Technology in Action
- 05 AI & Emerging Technology Across Every Sector
- 06 The Full Economic Contribution of Idaho's Tech Sector
- 07 ITC's Four Strategic Pillars: 2026 Progress
- 08 Idaho's 2026 Policy Landscape
- 09 The Triangle of Innovation — Idaho's Anchor Framework
- 10 ITC Industry Investors & Member Community
- 11 Board of Trustees & ITC Staff
First Edition: This report merges three landmark datasets for the first time — the Idaho Deal Flow Report, the ITC Tech Talent Forecast, and a full statewide economic impact study — into a single definitive publication.
Your Brand,
Statewide Reach.
From the Statehouse to the startup, the Idaho Tech Economy Report lands in the hands of the decision-makers and innovators shaping Idaho's future.
What the 2026
Edition Covers
For the first time, three landmark datasets — the Idaho Deal Flow Report, the ITC Tech Talent Forecast, and a full economic impact study — are unified in a single publication, anchored by ITC's Triangle of Innovation framework introduced in 2018.
Idaho's Technology Economy at a Glance
The headline numbers: total tech sector economic output, direct jobs statewide, startup capital raised, the Micron expansion impact, and technology sector presence across all 44 counties.
Executive SummaryIdaho Tech Talent Forecast
Idaho's first-ever tech talent demand forecast — current workforce snapshot, the 6.3:1 job-postings-to-graduates gap, wage competitiveness, 2026–2030 demand outlook, and regional talent distribution.
Lightcast DataIdaho Deal Flow: Innovation & Capital
The complete capital landscape — startup formation, venture and angel investment by sector, accelerator cohorts, IDEA² Pitch Competition outcomes, and the ecosystem infrastructure driving Idaho's innovation economy.
Deal Flow ReportCompany Spotlights: Idaho Technology in Action
Regional profiles across three corridors: Treasure Valley semiconductor manufacturing (Micron), Eastern Idaho energy technology & national security (INL), and North Idaho AI, robotics & agricultural technology.
Regional ProfilesAI & Emerging Technology Across Every Sector
The defining thesis of this report: emerging technology is no longer a single industry — it is integrating into agriculture, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and defense simultaneously, making this the most important moment in ITC's history to be engaged.
Flagship ChapterThe Full Economic Contribution
The Micron Multiplier effect, INL's $3B+ annual Idaho footprint, regional economic contributions by county cluster, and a full industry sector breakdown of technology's role in Idaho's gross economic output.
Economic ImpactITC's Four Strategic Pillars: 2026 Progress
TechBridge mentorship and scholarship outcomes, Meet the Boss Workforce Insight Series, Tech Trek classroom engagement, and the programs keeping Idaho students in-state and in-sector.
ITC ProgramsIdaho's 2026 Policy Landscape
ITC's policy agenda in action — SB 1227 (AI in education), CHIPS Act investments, federal grant pipeline, and the legislative environment shaping Idaho's technology economy for the decade ahead.
Policy & AdvocacyThe Triangle of Innovation — Idaho's Anchor
First introduced by ITC in 2018, the Triangle of Innovation — connecting Industry, Education, and Government — anchors this report and every annual edition that follows. This is the framework Idaho's tech economy is built on.
Since 2018More Than a Logo.
A Leadership Statement.
Reach Decision-Makers
Put your brand in front of C-suite executives, policymakers, university leadership, and investors who shape Idaho's technology economy.
Data-Led Credibility
Association with Idaho's most rigorous tech economy analysis positions your organization as a serious stakeholder in Idaho's growth story.
Year-Round Presence
Unlike event sponsorships, the report lives in inboxes, on desktops, and in boardrooms all year — delivering sustained visibility long after publication.
Digital & Print Exposure
Your brand appears in both the digital PDF distributed to thousands and printed copies handed to legislators, conference attendees, and university partners.
Content Partnership
Higher tiers include a dedicated company spotlight, bylined article opportunity, or executive profile — editorial content that tells your story in your words.
ITC Network Access
Sponsors receive recognition across ITC's social channels, newsletter, and events — extending your reach across Idaho's entire tech ecosystem.
Invest in Idaho's
Tech Narrative.
Six tiers designed to fit organizations of every size and ambition — from statewide brand leadership to community-level visibility.
Title Presenting Sponsor
Your organization's name is synonymous with this publication. Co-branded on the cover, cited in every press mention, and featured across all ITC promotional channels for the full publication cycle.
- Full-page advertisement inside report
- 1-page company profile / spotlight article
- Executive quote featured in relevant section
- Logo on report cover (back) & inside front matter
- 15 printed copies of report
- 2 dedicated social media posts
- Recognition at State of Technology Conference
- ITC newsletter feature (one edition)
- Half-page advertisement inside report
- 500-word company spotlight in member section
- Logo on inside front matter & digital PDF
- 10 printed copies of report
- 1 dedicated social media post
- Recognition at State of Technology Conference
- ITC website logo listing
- Quarter-page advertisement inside report
- Company logo listing with URL in sponsor section
- Logo in digital PDF version
- 5 printed copies of report
- Shared social media recognition post
- ITC website logo listing
- Digital banner ad in PDF version (linked)
- Company logo listing in digital edition
- Social media recognition (shared post)
- ITC website listing
- 2 printed copies of report
- Name / logo listed in sponsor acknowledgment
- Digital copy of report
- Social media thank-you recognition
- ITC website listing
- Reserved for nonprofits & economic development orgs
- Name listed in mission partner section
- Digital copy of report
- Social media acknowledgment
Compare All Tiers
| Benefit | Presenting $15,000 |
Platinum $7,500 |
Gold $5,000 |
Silver $2,500 |
Digital $1,500 |
Community $750+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Co-Branding | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Advertisement in Report | 2 Pages | Full Page | Half Page | Qtr Page | Digital | — |
| Company Feature / Spotlight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Executive Quote in Report | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Logo in Report / PDF | Cover + Interior | Cover + Interior | Interior | ✓ | Digital Only | Name Only |
| Printed Copies | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Social Media Recognition | Full Campaign | 2 Posts | 1 Post | Shared | Shared | Thank-You |
| ITC Event Recognition | All 2026 Events | SoT Conference | SoT Conference | — | — | — |
| Press Release Co-Announcement | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| ITC Website Listing | Banner Ad | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Name |
| Newsletter Feature | Full Feature | 1 Edition | — | — | — | — |
Secure Your Place
in Idaho's Story.
Sponsorship spots are limited and allocated on a first-confirmed basis. Contact us today to reserve your tier and receive the full sponsor prospectus with submission deadlines, artwork specs, and content guidelines.
