The world has taken notice of Delaware. Institutions like the Milken Institute, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and the Brookings Institute consistently highlight Delaware as a top state to work, live, and innovate. Discover some of the areas in which Delaware excels.
Innovation
#5
Initial Public Offerings (Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, 2020)
Top 5
Best States for Data Innovation (Center for Data Innovation, 2017)
#6
U.S. State Innovation Index (Bloomberg, 2019)
#9
State Technology and Science Index (Milken Institute, 2020)
#9
Most Innovative States (WalletHub, 2019)
#10
Startup Ecosystem (Business Facilities, 2020)
Workforce & Business Climate
#1
Business Legal Climate (U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, 2019)
#1
Best States for Remote Work (WalletHub, 2020)
#2
Lowest Cost of Doing Business (Forbes, 2019)
#2
Average Number of Minority-Owned Businesses (Paychex, 2018)
#2
Most Digital Entrepreneurs Per Capita (Amazon, 2020)