Taken from the Milken Institute's State Technology and Science Index 2010

Delaware cracked the top 10, up from 14th in 2008. Delaware saw its biggest advance in risk capital and entrepreneurial infrastructure, rising seven places to 29th. It also leaped from seventh to third in technology and science workforce. In terms of the concentrations of biochemists and biophysicists, and microbiologists, Delaware ranks first and second, respectively, stemming largely from the presence of AstraZeneca and smaller biotechnology firms. It is also strong in concentrations of computer systems analysts, and database and network administrators, ranking no lower than third.

Delaware is taking steps that could improve its ranking of 29th in risk capital and entrepreneurial infrastructure, and as a result, its position overall. The state plans to convert a former Chrysler plant into a center for high-tech laboratories, health sciences, alternative energy R&D, and other emerging industries.

Delaware Governor Jack Markell outlined his vision for economic development in his State of the State Address in January 2010: "Businesses want to locate where the best and the brightest of our youth come to learn. Whether it be the alternative energy inventions of tomorrow that will spring from the University of Delaware, the optics research being advanced at Delaware State University, or the thousands of future workers who will garner their skills at Delaware Tech, we must entice businesses and jobs today with the promise of a better tomorrow."