4 Emerging Tech Hubs That Are Challenging Silicon Valley's Dominance
Jessica Wong
created: July 22, 2025, 5 p.m. | updated: July 23, 2025, 7:34 a.m.
As Silicon Valley's dominance faces new pressure, these tech hubs are redefining the global innovation landscape — driven by talent, government support and growing investor interest.
Emerging global tech hubs in India, Kenya, Estonia and Brazil are growing in importance.
Comparing Silicon Valley with emerging tech hubs like Bangalore, Nairobi, Tallinn and São Paulo reveals distinct strengths and challenges of each area.
At the same time, global tech hubs are increasingly catching the eye of investors, shifting interest and financial commitment to other areas.
In recent years, the city has also become a hub for tech startups, thanks to a relatively large pool of skilled tech professionals and significant investment.
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