[binarycrusader]

Yes, but for the typical sort of talent that Apple, Google, Facebook, etc. want to hire, you need those things first.

Also, while those companies could start a long-term investment in an area, it's not something that could be done in a year or two, and ultimately they could only influence the process.

You need relatively successful leadership in that community to start to ensure those things happen -- the money alone isn't enough.