Modeling, Simulation & Training

Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission

Metro Orlando has long been established as the nation’s epicenter for modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) technology. The MS&T sector in Metro Orlando features:

* 100+ companies
* 16,847 workers
* Gross Regional Product of $2.5 billion

As the largest MS&T cluster in the country, it has evolved over the past 40 years from its roots in military training to provide applications in such diverse fields as:

* Aviation and aerospace
* Education
* Emergency services
* Entertainment
* Homeland security

* Information technologies
* Medical technologies
* Microelectronics
* Optics and photonics
* Transportation

Backing the MS&T industry in Metro Orlando are a number of renowned research, support and educational facilities, such as:

* National Center of Excellence in Simulation
* University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training
* Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s aviation simulation programs

Metro Orlando’s strong MS&T standing has earned the region the distinction of being designated a National Center of Excellence in Simulation and Training. The extensive resources and expertise available in Metro Orlando, through the convergence of prominent MS&T organizations, reinforce the region’s position as an unmatched locale for new and expanding companies within the industry.