TechnologyAugust 20, 2026

technopolis

tek-NOP-uh-luhs

Definition

A planned city or urban center specifically designed and developed to serve as a hub for technology, research, and innovation industries.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century compound of the Greek 'tekhne' (art or craft) and 'polis' (city), intended to describe an urban area where advanced technology is the primary economic driver.

In the news

In this article, 'technopolis' refers to Konza Technopolis, a major development project in Kenya serving as a central hub for technology-driven economic growth and digital infrastructure.

Konza, AWS sign MoU to accelerate Kenya's digital economy

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