In most megacities, there are innovative centers where IT technologies are actively developed and advanced. Many of them, such as the Silicon Valley, have reached global popularity, and now they attract the best minds. We propose to get acquainted with the list of cities, where such advanced centers are located.

Toronto, Canada

This metropolis is a kind of "economic engine" of Canada. Toronto is one of the world's leading cities with a very developed IT sphere. In Canada, preferential taxation and support for innovative entrepreneurship at the state level are provided. Thanks to this, Toronto is considered an ideal place for the development of start-ups.

Shanghai, China

This city is considered the largest in terms of population, not only in China but throughout the world. Most of the buildings under construction in Shanghai are high-rise apartment houses of original color and design. The construction sphere is really developed in the city, but a special attention is also paid to the improvement of green areas. In the megalopolis numerous companies engaged in the development and implementation of innovations in various spheres of life are located.

Tokyo, Japan

The city is the capital of Japan. Much attention is paid to machinery. Tokyo is considered the leader in the production of electrical goods and high-tech devices, cameras, watches, etc. The volume of these products amounts to a quarter of all goods produced in Japan. The second most significant branch is the assembly of machines and devices, as well as the manufacture of spare parts. The goods produced at these enterprises reach half of all products created in Japan.

Austin, the USA

This American city, located in the south-central part of Texas, has one of the largest universities in the US, the University of Texas. Austin is recognized as one of the largest centers of high technology in America. Graduates of the University of Texas annually become specialists in companies dealing with technology and cyber defense. The megapolis is also considered the center of pharmaceutics and biotechnology.

Seattle, the USA

In the northwest of the USA in the state of Washington, there is a large seaport, Seattle. There are enough companies in the city dealing with advanced technologies. The megapolis was named the "most intelligent city" of the United States thanks to the actions of the city authorities aimed at developing environmentally friendly sectors of the economy. Seattle prefers "green" technologies.

Paris, France

The megapolis is the capital of France, its economic, cultural, and global financial center. In Paris, a significant part of banks and large financial enterprises are located. In the city, there are many universities with different focuses, including the sphere of innovations.

Berlin, Germany

The city is considered a world cultural center. The megapolis is the largest European transport hub. Berlin is one of the most frequently visited cities on the continent. There are many universities and research institutes there. The IT industry is very well developed in the city. Specialists from all over the world are involved in it.

Bangalore, India

This metropolis, located in the south of India, is one of the dynamically developing cities of Asia, the largest scientific and industrial center of the country. In Bangalore, special attention is paid to such industries as machinery and electrical engineering. The defense industry is also popular. Bangalore is often called the "Indian Silicon Valley" for a huge number of companies working with information technology. The city has a university, the Institute of Science of India and the National Laboratory of Aeronautics.