Key Industries
From energy and life sciences to manufacturing and aerospace, the Houston region offers a dynamic infrastructure to support these thriving, core industries.
With its central location within the U.S. and the Americas, Houston is an important industrial base with access to global markets.
Space City is well positioned for the next 60 years to continue to develop its aerospace ecosystem within the “New Space Economy,” attracting private investors, well-established organizations and start-ups to invest and contribute to Space exploration.
From training the next generation of pilots and maintenance technicians to connecting the world through two international airports and a strong business aviation and general aviation community, Houston is home to a vibrant Aviation ecosystem with the infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.
Houston's technology talent is embedded in some of the area's largest industries such as energy and health care, however sub-sectors such as software development, programming and database management are seeing exponential growth across the region.
As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is the headquarters and the intellectual capital for virtually every segment of the industry.
Houston is home to 24 Fortune 500 company headquarters and one of the largest concentrations of U.S. headquarters locations for companies from around the world.
Houston's innovation ecosystem is a dynamic hub that nurtures startups across diverse industries. With a strategic location, robust infrastructure, and a supportive community, Houston offers unparalleled opportunities for entrepreneurial success.
Home to a wealth of life sciences and biotech companies, as well as a diverse and skilled workforce, Houston's ecosystem is seeing major growth.
Future of Space
Exploring Houston’s Role in the Future of Space Innovation Houston has long been at the forefront of space exploration, innovation, and discovery. Home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center — established in 1961 as the Manned Spacecraft Center and renowned worldwide as the headquarters for human spaceflight operations — Houston proudly carries the name "Space City." Today, that legacy continues to evolve as Houston helps lead the commercialization of space, fuels research and development in aerospace technology, and builds the workforce needed for the next frontier. Join the Greater Houston Partnership for the 2025 State of Space event, featuring a keynote address by Vanessa E. Wyche, Acting Associate Administrator of NASA. In her new role, Wyche serves as NASA’s chief operating officer, leading more than 18,000 employees and overseeing an annual budget exceeding $25 billion. As a longtime leader at the Johnson Space Center, Wyche brings unique insight into the future of human spaceflight, scientific discovery, and economic opportunity in the evolving space economy. The program will also explore the policy landscape shaping the future of space exploration, including the creation of the Texas Space Commission and Space Institute during the 88th Texas Legislative Session. Discussions will highlight how Houston’s space ecosystem — from research institutions and private aerospace companies to workforce development efforts — is driving economic growth, technological innovation, and new opportunities across the region and the nation.
