NY CREATES PARTNERS WITH NIIT TO LAUNCH FIRST-IN-THE-NATION CAREER OPPORTUNITY HUB AT ALBANY NANOTECH TO GROW THE SEMICONDUCTOR WORKFORCE PIPELINE

New Hub Will Connect More New Yorkers To Careers And Strengthen The Albany NanoTech Complex’s Position To Secure National Semiconductor Technology Center

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 12, 2023

Contact: Jason Conwall | jc******@ny********.org | (518) 956-7373

The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science (NY CREATES), in partnership with the National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT), today launched the nation’s first Career Opportunity Hub at the Albany NanoTech Complex in New York’s Capital Region. The new program is focused on growing the semiconductor workforce – a key component of the future National Semiconductor Technology Center and critical to the entire U.S. chip industry – and represents America’s first semiconductor-specific Registered Apprenticeship Program within a world-leading semiconductor research and development, innovation, and commercialization facility.

“NY CREATES partnering with the NIIT to host the New York Opportunity Hub bolsters our commitment to workforce training for the state and the nation. Driven by Senator Schumer’s visionary CHIPS Act legislation, this partnership will help build New York’s leadership in semiconductor innovation and benefit our most important resource – the talent that will become the workforce of the future,” said David Anderson, President of NY CREATES. “The timing of this partnership couldn’t be better. Thanks to the efforts of Senator Schumer and Governor Hochul, New York is preparing for a dramatic expansion of semiconductor facilities and jobs in our state with projects announced by Micron, GlobalFoundries, Edwards, IBM, and more.  As we position ourselves to welcome the centerpieces of the CHIPS Act to New York – the National Semiconductor Technology Center and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program – we understand that building tomorrow’s workforce today is not only important, it’s critical to a successful future.”

The New York Career Opportunity Hub will leverage NY CREATES nation-leading facilities – the Albany NanoTech Complex – to connect the talent from across the state with the semiconductor industry. It will enable high schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities to see precisely what skills are needed for their students to enter semiconductor careers. It will also connect job seekers with training programs, apprenticeships, and certificate programs so they can power New York’s semiconductor employers, helping to deliver on the promises of the CHIPS Act for the nation to reassert its leadership in microelectronics.

Additionally, NY CREATES’ partnership with the NIIT is establishing the nation’s first semiconductor-specific Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) within a world-leading semiconductor R&D, innovation, and commercialization facility for advanced digital, analog, and power technologies through NIIT’s Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) program and in partnership with the Capital Region Center for Economic Growth (CEG). GAINS provides individuals the ability to learn on the job while building experience and skills through working with industry partners and is designed to meet the workforce demands of the semiconductor and nanotechnology-related fields.

“With my CHIPS & Science Act as the oxygen, we are breathing new life into Upstate New York as the manufacturing powerhouse it can be once again. The launch of America’s first ever Career Opportunity Hub for building the chip tech workforce will train the next generation to fill the thousands of good-paying jobs in the semiconductor, advanced manufacturing and tech industries to help communities from the Capital Region to Central New York, from Binghamton to Buffalo grow and help lead the nation in manufacturing again,” said U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer. “This program will help give Upstate New York the talent pipeline it needs, sparking students’ interest from K-12 to higher education, and connecting students and workers with tech industry leaders like GlobalFoundries, Applied Materials, and Plug Power for registered apprenticeships that will give them the skills they need to build America’s technological future. From the little girl who dreams of being an engineer, to the father attending community college to upgrade his career, the Career Opportunity Hub, combined with the growth of industry from my CHIPS & Science Act, will help ensure the next generation of young scientists and innovators secure good-paying jobs, here in Upstate NY.”

Schumer added, “Today’s announcement is further proof of how Albany NanoTech is ready to serve as a leading innovation hub of the National Semiconductor Technology Center. Nowhere else in the country is more prepared, with unique partnerships across sectors, including in workforce training, which is a key priority for NSTC. From K-12 schools to community colleges and world-renowned research universities, Albany NanoTech has well-established, long-standing partnerships in place across the country, and today’s announcement further underscores their significant workforce training capabilities to lead the NSTC and quickly serve the needs of the nation’s semiconductor industry.”

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, said “This new partnership will be a tremendous asset to the Capital Region. It will create numerous good-paying, in-demand semiconductor jobs and help ensure that New York remains a national leader in advanced electronics. I congratulate NY CREATES, NIIT, and everyone involved in this partnership and look forward to seeing it in action.”

Congressman Paul D. Tonko said, “I’m proud to celebrate this landmark effort by NY CREATES and NIIT to pave the way for a brighter future in our nation’s tech-based industries. By establishing America’s first Career Opportunity Hub right here in our Capital Region, NIIT is building on the steps we’ve taken through the CHIPS and Science Act and other efforts to turn our region into a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and high-tech innovation. In collaboration with our partners in education, industry and government, we are building a strong technological ecosystem that will not only strengthen our local economy, but also bolster our national security and enhance our nation’s competitiveness on the global stage.”

 SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. said, “SUNY is proud to have the first semiconductor Career Opportunity Hub right here in the Capital Region. The semiconductor industry will require a range of careers from manufacturing to highly skilled labor, communications and marketing, accounting, software development, and management. These are accessible jobs that are in high demand, and through partnerships like this with NIIT, we can help our students see the value of a career in semiconductor manufacturing and ultimately build the talent pipeline needed for this emerging industry.”

The Opportunity Hub is built on the formative partnership between NY CREATES, the State University of New York (SUNY), NIIT, and the National Science Foundation to build the National Talent Hub (NTH) and establish its first statewide pilot with SUNY Polytechnic Institute and multiple SUNY community colleges to create a one-of-kind connection between the semiconductor industry and higher education, an essential goal of the CHIPS Act. The Hub will utilize a broad range of programs and support structures to build the region’s tech talent pipeline. Career Opportunity Hubs are part of NIIT’s larger, nationwide strategy to grow the workforce in tech-based industries. The strategy helps to ensure the entire education system provides a skills-based pathway to careers and “learn and earn” opportunities through innovative Registered Apprenticeships.

 

About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as New York’s bridge to the advanced electronics industry. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at ny-creates.org.  

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NY CREATES ANNOUNCES NEW INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION IN NEW YORK

For Immediate Release: Monday, May 22, 2023

Contact: Jason Conwall | jc******@ny********.org | (518) 956-7373

The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) recently signed a Joint Declaration to promote collaboration and partnership between the two organizations in the field of technological innovation, with a primary focus on semiconductors. The agreement was signed last month in Washington, D.C., during the official state visit of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol. At the signing ceremony, NY CREATES President David Anderson and KIAT President Byung-joo Min were joined by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Republic of Korea Minister of Technology, Industry, and Energy Lee Chang Yang.

“The semiconductor industry is global and as we work to boost domestic research and production, it remains critically important for U.S. organizations like NY CREATES to partner and collaborate with international allies like the KIAT – the country’s premier institute for promoting innovation in industrial technology,” said David Anderson, President, NY CREATES. “This is the latest example of our successful efforts to establish partnerships with leading organizations from around the world and opens the door for Korean companies to come to New York, where we have established the nation’s most advanced research and development facilities and a thriving semiconductor ecosystem.”

The new agreement establishes a formal partnership that offers a unique framework for promoting collaboration between U.S. entities and Republic of Korea companies and research institutes. As part of the agreement, NY CREATES and KIAT will organize joint seminars, meetings, and other activities to promote cooperation in innovation, education, and workforce development between companies and educational institutions from Korea and New York.

NY CREATES will support the U.S. component of the collaboration by providing access to its world-leading facilities for R&D and prototyping – the Albany NanoTech Complex – as well as scientists and researchers. NY CREATES has an established history of serving as a commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog and power technologies and helps to accelerate the growth of high-value, high-technology companies.

About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as New York’s bridge to the advanced electronics industry. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at ny-creates.org.

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From L to R: Republic of Korea Minister of Technology, Industry and Energy Lee Chang Yang; KIAT President Byung-joo Min; NY CREATES President David Anderson; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

Photo Credit: KIAT

NY CREATES and Israel Innovation Authority Sign Joint Declaration to Collaborate on Semiconductor Innovation

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Contact: Jason Conwall | jc******@ny********.org | (518) 956-7373

The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Science, Technology and Engineering (NY CREATES) and the Israel Innovation Authority recently signed an agreement to promote collaboration and partnership between the two organizations in the field of technological innovation. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of a New York trade mission to Israel, led by Empire State Development’s Global NY division, during which NY CREATES and New York companies met with prospective Israeli customers and business partners. As part of the agreement, NY CREATES seeks to connect with Israeli innovation and research entities in the field of semiconductors.

“Collaboration is critical to innovation, which is why we are excited about our new partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority as we will work together on research and development to advance semiconductor technologies,” said David Anderson, President, NY CREATES. “Israel has many promising early-stage companies with inventive new ideas, and NY CREATES has the world-class facilities and expertise to help transform those ideas into new technologies with real-world applications. We look forward to our partnership and working together to grow companies and new technologies, expand markets, and strengthen the semiconductor industry here at home and globally.”

“On the backdrop of a global semiconductors’ supply chain crisis, and the US government backwind for investments within this specific sector, the Israel Innovation Authority identified this specific opportunity to collaborate with a leading semiconductor R&D entity,” said Dror Bin, CEO, Israel Innovation Authority. “This agreement will enable Israeli semiconductor companies to operate in some of the most advanced facilities worldwide, and gain better exposure to the US market and other relevant global entities.”

The new agreement establishes a partnership that offers a unique framework for technological cooperation and piloting between US entities and innovative Israeli companies and research facilities. As part of the agreement, the Israel Innovation Authority will support NY CREATES in identifying technological developments and scouting Israeli companies that fall within its sphere of activity. The Israel Innovation Authority will provide funding for the Israeli companies, while NY CREATES will support the US component of the collaboration by providing access to its world-leading facilities for R&D and prototyping – the Albany NanoTech Complex – as well as scientists and researchers. NY CREATES has an established history of serving as a commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog and power technologies and helps to accelerate the growth of high-value, high-technology companies.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Providing opportunities for international trade is an important part of ensuring New York businesses succeed now and into the future, especially in key industries such as semiconductors. I am pleased that NY CREATES and the Israel Innovation Authority will work together to keep New York State at the forefront of research and development and create economic opportunities throughout state.”

Shlomi Kofman, VP & Head of International Collaboration Division at the Israel Innovation Authority said, “The Innovation Authority is pleased to announce the signing of this collaboration agreement with the NY-based commercialization center, NY CREATES in the field of semiconductors, considering the unique opportunity it provides Israeli R&D companies in the field of semiconductors. We will continue our global activities with the aim of opening new markets for Israeli companies and academia thus ensure Israel’s continued technological leadership despite the challenging global semiconductor situation.”

 

About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as New York’s bridge to the advanced electronics industry. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at ny-creates.org.

About Israel Innovation Authority

Fueled by a vibrant entrepreneurial culture, robust technological infrastructure and highly skilled human workforce that produces the most substantial number of startups per capita in the world, innovation is one of Israel’s most valuable natural resources. At the same time, Israel is today home to over 350 R&D centers of multinational corporations, many of them Fortune 500 companies, illustrating Israel’s profound and disproportionate impact on the advancement of global innovation as well.

The Israel Innovation Authority, an independent publicly funded agency, was created to provide a variety of practical tools and funding platforms aimed at effectively addressing the dynamic and changing needs of the local and international innovation ecosystems. This includes early-stage entrepreneurs, mature companies developing new products or manufacturing processes, academic groups seeking to transfer their ideas to the market, global corporations interested in collaborating with Israeli technology, Israeli companies seeking new markets abroad and traditional factories and plants seeking to incorporate innovative and advanced manufacturing into their businesses.

About Empire State Development

Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of ESD is to promote a vigorous and growing economy, encourage the creation of new job and economic opportunities, increase revenues to the State and its municipalities, and achieve stable and diversified local economies. Through the use of loans, grants, tax credits and other forms of financial assistance, ESD strives to enhance private business investment and growth to spur job creation and support prosperous communities across New York State. ESD is also the primary administrative agency overseeing the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils and the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand. For more information on Regional Councils and Empire State Development, please visit www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov and www.esd.ny.gov

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NY CREATES AND BLEXIMO ANNOUNCE NEW QUANTUM COMPUTING R&D PARTNERSHIP AT ALBANY NANOTECH COMPLEX

Company Will Expand Operations From California to New York

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Contact:
NY CREATES: Jason Conwall | JC******@ny********.org | (518) 956-7373
Bleximo: Dr. Alexei Marchenkov | al****@bl*****.com

Albany, NY – Bleximo Corp., a full-stack quantum computing system integration firm, today announced plans to expand its design, prototyping, and marketing operations to the Albany NanoTech Complex in Upstate New York. The company will also establish a research and development partnership with the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), a non-profit organization that accelerates innovation, facilitates public-private partnerships, and operates the nation’s most advanced, publicly-owned semiconductor research center.

Quantum computing promises to usher in a new era of modelling, simulation, and optimization capabilities that will lead to new discoveries and productivity improvements, tackle climate challenges, and improve quality of life. This advanced technology will impact many diverse disciplines, including but not limited to defense and national security, pharmaceuticals, medicine, manufacturing, materials science, finance, and supply chain.

Dr. Alexei Marchenkov, CEO, Bleximo said, “NY CREATES’ technical capabilities as well as a track record of successfully supporting technology commercialization efforts, make it a unique hub for Bleximo’s aggressive development and commercialization schedule of its next-generation quantum computing systems. A partnership with NY CREATES is essential to rapidly develop, scale, and commercialize Bleximo’s patent-pending modular superconducting application-specific quantum processors (ASQPs) with integrated cryogenic silicon photonics control system”

David Anderson, President, NY CREATES said, “Quantum technologies are already enabling many of today’s most important innovations and advances in computing, semiconductors, microelectronics, and numerous other industries. NY CREATES world-class facilities are a unique environment that supports start-up companies by providing access to the latest state-of-the-art tools and equipment. We are excited to bring in Bleximo, along with their impressive capabilities, as a partner at the Albany NanoTech Complex and look forward to welcoming the Bleximo team to Upstate New York.”

Bleximo, headquartered in Berkeley, California, will expand operations and establish a team in Albany, NY, that will work closely with NY CREATES researchers and staff to help support expanding its R&D activities. Bleximo brings unique superconducting quantum hardware design, fabrication, testing and operational know-how, advanced electronic design automation software, and proven full-stack quantum computing system integration expertise to the NY CREATES ecosystem.

Bleximo’s capabilities include:

  • Chip design, chip fabrication and packaging technologies yielding record coherence times in superconducting quantum bits.
  • Unique electronic automated design software which speeds up quantum processor layout and validation.
  • Proprietary co-design methodology which boosts the speed and reduces algorithm complexity with appropriate processor architecture choice.
  • A patent-pending blueprint for building hybrid superconducting/photonic processors with 1,000+ high-quality qubits.
  • Cryogenic RubiconTM platform, which enables rapid tests of superconducting chips at millikelvin temperatures.

“Bleximo’s Rubicon platform for the testing of multi-qubit quantum processors provides a critically needed capability for NY CREATES’s R&D into scalable quantum computing systems,” said Satyavolu “Pops” Papa Rao, Vice President for Research at NY CREATES. “With the Rubicon platform, NY CREATES can accelerate the characterization of its Ta-based Josephson junctions, high-quality-factor coplanar waveguide resonators, and superconducting nanowires developed at 300 mm wafer scale in our nation-leading facilities for use in a variety of quantum computing architectures.”

Making large-scale practical quantum processors requires the most modern microfabrication methods and tools as well as materials analysis capabilities and expertise. NY CREATES owns and operates the Albany NanoTech Complex – the nation’s most advanced, publicly-owned semiconductor R&D facility.

Over the last two decades, NY CREATES has built time-tested connections and capabilities with ecosystem partners in academia, industry and government, enabling the organization to power a broader portion of the commercialization continuum and making them unique when compared with other innovation centers. NY CREATES is actively engaged in technology development programs, particularly at its Albany and Rochester locations, through strategic efforts in integrated photonics, neuromorphic computing, quantum technologies, power electronics, and nano-biological devices. These R&D efforts are partnerships with a broad cross-section of entities – from federal agencies to start-up companies.

 

About Bleximo

Founded in 2017, Bleximo is a full-stack quantum computing system integration firm that is building superconducting application-specific quantum computers by co-designing algorithms and hardware to deliver practical solutions for high-impact problems. Co-designing processors, software, and the control stack along with developing technologies that ensure chips’ reliability and scalability in one product development process is Bleximo’s strategic differentiator: everything from the fundamental physics of superconducting technology to the software dynamics in a deployed system is considered. For more information, visit https://bleximo.com.

About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as New York’s bridge to the advanced electronics industry. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES attracts and leads industry connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at https://ny-creates.org.

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Menlo Micro Joins the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition

Aims to bring more U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and advance MEMS R&D leadership, improve pathway from research to manufacturing

IRVINE, Calif., September 27, 2022

Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), the company known for reinventing the electronic switch with its Ideal Switch® technology, today announced that it has joined the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) in its effort to ensure that the funding provided through the historic CHIPS and Science Act will be effectively employed to advance U.S. semiconductor R&D leadership and improve the pathway from research to manufacturing.

As a member of ASIC, Menlo Micro will look to build on existing partnerships with ASIC members Purdue University and SUNY Polytechnic Institute to strengthen America’s STEM workforce and ensure top tech talent remains in the U.S.

Menlo Micro’s leadership in creating next-generation electrical components will be invaluable as the country seeks to invest more heavily in transformative technologies and bolster domestic chip manufacturing and supply chains. Leveraging advances in materials science and MEMS technology, Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch delivers unprecedented power, efficiency, and speed at a fraction of the size and weight of traditional switching technologies.

“Menlo Micro is proud to join ASIC and its members in the pursuit of strengthening U.S. tech leadership,” said Russ Garcia, CEO of Menlo Micro. “ASIC’s work to create tech hubs and bolster U.S. supply chains for our future economic prosperity and national security perfectly aligns with our goal to onshore manufacturing of Menlo Micro’s Ideal Switch technology to help strengthen America’s tech supply chains and facilitate the electrification of everything.”

Joining ASIC’s growing membership of companies, universities, startups and nonprofits, Menlo Micro will advocate for an efficient and effective innovation hub of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) funded through the CHIPS and Science Act. ASIC recently expanded its membership to include representatives from all stages of the chipmaking supply chain, and Menlo Micro will be joining fellow innovators and technology leaders including NVIDIADuPont and GlobalFoundries, which join Analog DevicesIBMMicrosoftMicronMITSynopsys and others to advance U.S. semiconductor R&D leadership.

“Pursuing an initiative like the NSTC requires a network of leading thinkers and innovators in semiconductor technology,” said Dr. Douglas Grose, spokesperson for ASIC. “We’re excited to welcome Menlo Micro to ASIC as a key representative of MEMS technology and the expertise they bring to the coalition as we work to strengthen U.S. tech leadership for generations to come.”

About the Ideal Switch

The Ideal Switch is the electronic industry’s Holy Grail – a device that delivers all the benefits of a mechanical relay and a semiconductor switch, with no compromises. The Ideal Switch is tiny, fast, reliable, withstands extreme temperatures, is ultra-low loss and can handle 1,000s of Watts. Most importantly, it is manufactured using conventional semiconductor equipment.

According to Adroit Market Research, the global electrification market is experiencing tremendous growth, projected to reach $128 billion by 2028. The Ideal Switch is transforming the electrification of everything by increasing energy efficiency of the entire legacy electric infrastructure, upgrading 100-year-old relay technology with a microelectromechanical (MEMS) switch. 

About Menlo Micro

Menlo Micro is on a mission to create a more energy efficient and sustainable world, with an entirely new category of electronic switches. The Ideal Switch eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worlds. Menlo is bringing more than 99 percent reductions in size, weight, power, and cost to dozens of industries such as medical, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial IoT, and test and measurement. For more information, visit menlomicro.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition

The American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) represents more than 100 businesses, startups, universities and nonprofits dedicated to bringing the best research and development to the National Semiconductor Technology Center and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program. Learn more about ASIC and its members at http://asicoalition.org.

Menlo Micro and the Ideal Switch are registered trademarks of Menlo Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Source: PRESS RELEASE Menlo Micro Joins the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition / September 27, 2022

 

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DAVID ANDERSON ON PASSAGE OF THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Contact: Jason Conwall | jc******@ny********.org | (518) 956-7373

 

Earlier today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. With approval from the Senate and the House, it now heads to President Biden’s desk. The legislation will invest billions of dollars in semiconductor research and development, manufacturing, and workforce development, including the creation of a National Semiconductor Technology Center.

David Anderson, President of the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science (NY CREATES) issued the following statement:

“The CHIPS and Science Act is a much-needed, strategic investment in the future of our country and will help to re-establish American leadership in innovation and the global semiconductor industry. We were very pleased to see strong bipartisan support as this is not about one industry – it’s about every industry that relies on chips as well as our economic and national security.

“I want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, Representatives Tonko and Morelle, and the entire New York Delegation for their tireless efforts in leading the charge and bringing the bill across the goal line. As we await the President’s signature, NY CREATES, along with our partners across the state and the nation, stands ready to support the Federal government in establishing a National Semiconductor Technology Center with an ecosystem in place that can leverage existing assets and investments and hit the ground running.”

About NY CREATES
NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at ny-creates.org.

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES NEW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO TRAIN MILITARY MEMBERS FOR CAREERS IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

VET S.T.E.P. Career Skills Program Will Train Service Members from Across the Country and Partner with Industry for Employment Opportunities

MAY 25, 2022 | Albany, NY

 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Department of the Army has approved the Veteran Semiconductor Training and Experience Program, or VET S.T.E.P., as an official Career Skills Program, part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge network. These programs assist service members, from all branches nationwide, as they transition out of the military and into civilian careers by providing industry-specific training, internships and other work experience. VET S.T.E.P.’s outreach to military installations will serve to educate service members about the employment opportunities available, demonstrate the transferability of military training and discipline to the microelectronics manufacturing field, and provide them with industry-specific onboarding to give participants the skills they need to land the job. 

“In New York, we are deeply committed to supporting the brave men and women who serve and protect our country, and we are forever thankful for their service,” Governor Hochul said. “Today, we reaffirm our commitment to New York’s service members with concrete action, and the new VET S.T.E.P. program is the latest example of our workforce initiatives focused on helping veterans find meaningful, long-term employment after leaving the military. This new program will serve as a model for the rest of the nation to follow, and will put veterans on the path toward a successful career while strengthening the U.S. semiconductor industry.” 

NY CREATES President David Anderson said, “We are proud to launch the new VET S.T.E.P. initiative, which will honor active duty service members and veterans by providing them with opportunities for long-term, rewarding careers in the semiconductor industry. The men and women who serve our country are talented, hardworking, and dedicated – all qualities that are sought by global industry leaders. VET S.T.E.P. will offer a comprehensive training and experience program that connects veterans to companies and careers – and that’s a win for everyone involved.”  

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “The new Vet S.T.E.P. program will generate new opportunities for our veterans by providing much needed skills that will amplify our high tech workforce, a key component to growing the semiconductor industry in New York State. I applaud our partners at NY CREATES for developing this innovative program which will ensure a robust talent pipeline for the future.”

New York State Division of Veterans’ Services Director Viviana DeCohen said, “New York remains committed to being the best state for service members and veterans to call home. A key component of this is the ability to provide well paying and fulfilling work for these individuals. The VET S.T.E.P. initiative will be a great source of rewarding work by providing careers for those who have done so much for our State and Nation.”

Typically, companies offer SkillBridge programming to fill their own job vacancies. VET S.T.E.P. is uniquely focused on building an ecosystem, working with several industry partners based in New York State to build a skilled technician pipeline for the state and the nation’s growing semiconductor industry. VET S.T.E.P. recruitment will bring in military personnel from across the U.S., with its primary connection to Fort Drum, and provide two weeks of technician training followed by placement in an eight week internship with one of NY CREATES many industry partners.  

VET S.T.E.P.’s training, developed in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College, will be held at the Albany Nanotech Complex. There, service members will have access to the most advanced, publicly-owned labs in the U.S., a working foundry, state-of-the-art equipment and on site industry partners. 

The first training cohort is scheduled for September 2022. Initially, three cohorts of 12 service members are planned for the next 12 months. Once the program is fully established, five cohorts training up to 60 service members can be supported annually. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation, enabling service members to receive this training at no cost. Prior to VET S.T.E.P., NY CREATES offered “mini” Advanced Manufacturing Technician workshops to Fort Drum soldiers and veterans. Since 2016, 90 have been trained.

Each year approximately 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed in over 140 military installations in the U.S. and overseas, separate from active duty. It has been well documented that far too many veterans struggle to find meaningful employment after leaving military service. The Department of Defense’s SkillBridge programs provide retiring and transitioning service members with the opportunity to participate in industry training programs during their last 180 days of service, while covering the service member’s pay and benefits.

VET S.T.E.P. closely aligns with the state’s unwavering commitment to those who served and the initiatives that help and support the more than 714,000 veterans and their families who call New York State home. At least 60 unique state benefits are currently available to veterans, service members, and their families, including educational benefits, and priority access to job assistance, to accessing to service-connected disability compensation, and more. 

If you are interested in participating in VET S.T.E.P., please contact Kate Alcott at al*****@su******.edu or visit https://ny-creates.org/vet-s-t-e-p-semiconductor-training-experience-program/ for more information. 

For more information on services available to veterans in New York State, please visit https://veterans.ny.gov/

This initiative builds upon the Governor’s robust commitment to workforce development and training for in-demand skills. In her State of the State address, the Governor announced the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development, which will be charged with improving the State’s workforce development programs and practices to better align with the needs and priorities of today’s employers. The Governor committed significant multi-year funding to support the Office, which was approved in the FY2023 budget, and a search is underway to hire personnel to implement and lead the State’s ambitious efforts. 

Senator Chuck Schumer said, “Our soldiers already protect America’s future on the battlefields, and now thanks to the VET S.T.E.P program New York’s veterans can continue to preserve America’s global leadership and national security through good-paying careers in semiconductor manufacturing right here in the Empire State. New York is home to a top-notch workforce, which this program will further grow to tap into the major expansion in the microchip industry driven by my U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the historic $52 billion in federal incentives I’ve included for domestic semiconductor R&D and manufacturing. A job is one of the most important parts of a veteran’s return to civilian life, and this program will ensure our vets aren’t left behind and can get the training and skills they need to be successful in their life after the military and to be a part of a fast-growing industry in the state.”

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “After dedicating years to serving our country, too many veterans leave the military and struggle to find meaningful employment. VET S.T.E.P. is an innovative program that will help veterans transition into civilian careers in growing fields and will play a key role in developing talent for New York’s semiconductor industry. I thank Governor Hochul for her work getting this program off the ground, and as chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, I’ll keep fighting to make sure our New York veterans have the support they need to reintegrate into civilian life.”

Representative Jerrold Nadler said, “Preparing our service members for careers in microelectronics is an excellent decision. As our nation continues to innovate in renewable energy and technology, it is imperative that we build the infrastructure that we need to stay competitive globally. Governor Hochul has been a tremendous leader in keeping New York at the forefront of semiconductor development and manufacturing, and I look forward to continuing to work with her.”

Representative Paul Tonko said, “Investing in the semiconductor industry offers an incredible opportunity to bolster domestic supply chains and drive American competitiveness, all while creating good-paying manufacturing jobs. I’m working to deliver these critical investments at the federal level, including fighting to advance the historic CHIPS for America Act and my Micro Act under the House passed America COMPETES Act. This pioneering training initiative announced today will also advance this growing industry in our region, which is why I was proud to vote to fund this program under our last appropriations package. I thank Governor Hochul for her work facilitating this program that will strengthen our economy, and support our veterans.”

Representative Joe Morelle said, “As I member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am committed to supporting our servicemembers at every step of their career, which is why I appreciate Governor Hochul’s commitment to providing the training necessary to ensure a successful transition into civilian life through VET S.T.E.P. New York. Expanding the SkillBridge program to include workforce development in critical semiconductor technology will build New York’s regional economic resilience and make our area a global competitor in this field.”

SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley said, “Veterans, though coming from wide-ranging fields within their branches of service, typically share many of the same attributes: attention to detail, discipline, and a willingness to work harder. After dedicating years of their lives to a specific skillset, a Veteran may find the skill does not directly translate to a job in civilian life. I am proud to say we are helping to bridge that gap, to fully utilize the gifts and talents these highly driven individuals have to offer to the New York State workforce. My thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul for recognizing the talents and potential of our Veterans, and connecting them to their next mission.”

Mohawk Valley Community College President Randy VanWagoner said, “Since 1946, as one of five post-secondary institutions established on an experimental basis after World War II, Mohawk Valley Community College has served U.S. veterans by providing valuable resources and supporting their educational success. We are proud to be part of this project and continue the tradition of helping veterans make a successful transition back into the community and preparing for the future.”

Fort Drum Transition Services Manager Craig A. McNamara said, “There is no better way to appreciate our Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families’ sacrifice than equipping them to live meaningful productive lives after their service to our nation.  VET S.T.E.P offers significant opportunity for professional growth for our Soldiers, Veterans and Families, and demonstrates valued collaboration between New York State, the Fort Drum Transition Assistance Program, SUNY, NY CREATES, and industry.”

Indium Corporation Talent Acquisition Supervisor Jim McCoy said, “Indium Corporation is excited to be an industry partner with the VET S.T.E.P. Career Skills Program to help armed forces members from across the country make permanent homes in our communities. We recently welcomed two service members from Fort Drum to our team and look forward to helping many more find fulfilling careers in the semiconductor industry through this collaboration.”

GlobalFoundries Human Resources Operations Vice President Mike Leary said, “We applaud Governor Hochul on the approval of VET S.T.E.P. as an official Career Skills Program. We value the leadership, communication, decision-making, and technical skills of service members, and this program will help to connect vital training and experiences with industry partners like GlobalFoundries as we support veterans and their career goals.”

Wolfspeed Chief Human Resources Officer Margaret Chadwick said, “Wolfspeed is committed to hiring a diverse group of individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. As we continue to ramp up production at our Silicon Carbide semiconductor manufacturing facility in Marcy, New York, programs such as VET S.T.E.P. are instrumental in recruiting top talent. Candidates with a military background are an outstanding fit for our team-oriented culture.  We are excited to be one of the employers actively involved in the program and look forward to expanding our partnership with new additions to the team.” 

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NY CREATES ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROJECT TO EXPAND ALBANY NANOTECH COMPLEX

For Immediate Release: Monday, May 16, 2022

Contact: Jason Conwall | jc******@su******.edu | (518) 956-7373

Proposed Site Expansion Includes Construction of 50,000 Square-Feet of New Cleanrooms, 400 Space Parking Garage, and Updates to Important Infrastructure

The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science (NY CREATES) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to expand the Albany Nanotech Complex, which will enable new and current partners to grow operations in New York and further advance the state-of-the-art research and development, education, and technology commercialization taking place at the Complex.

The RFP was issued on Monday, May 16, 2022, and seeks services for the design and construction of new clean rooms, parking structures, pedestrian walkways, and other facilities at the Albany Nanotech Complex.

“The semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth and by expanding the Albany Nanotech Complex, we can ensure New York is well-positioned to attract new and growing industry partners,” said David Anderson, President of NY CREATES. “Our existing cleanrooms are fully occupied and we have several partners looking to increase their footprint in New York.  With major Federal investments in the semiconductor industry likely on the way, now is the time to build NanoFab Reflection and other infrastructure in order to meet the future need for more capacity.”

“SUNY Poly is acting as the lead agency for SEQR (New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act process) in cooperation with NY CREATES, and together, we look forward to the opening of the new fab, “NanoFab Reflection,” which will facilitate the types of academic-industry research, development, and commercialization partnerships that support Governor Kathy Hochul’s innovation-based vision,” said SUNY Poly Acting President Dr. Tod A. Laursen. “By continuing to enhance SUNY Poly’s experiential learning opportunities in the critical areas of nanoscale science and nanoscale engineering, this effort will continue fostering New York State’s long-term standing as the nation’s high-tech hub for advanced chip research.”

The 1.65 million-square-foot Albany Nanotech Complex has 152,000 square feet of cleanroom space, all of which is currently occupied by NY CREATES or industry partners including Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron (TEL), and IBM. The site is ready for expansion in order to accommodate the growth of both existing and new partners. Additionally, with the potential for a significant Federal investment in the Albany Nanotech Complex and the semiconductor industry, the site is in a position to increase its capacity to meet future demand.

This proposed project includes the design and construction of a new cleanroom which will be located south of the existing NanoFab X Cleanroom buildings. Key components of the site expansion project include:

  • NanoFab Reflection (NFR) – a new building will be constructed with approximately 50,000 square feet of finished cleanroom fab. Multiple semiconductor tenants are anticipated to occupy this building.
  • An expansion for the existing HPM storage building.
  • The replacement of two existing electrical transformers with larger power transformers to increase overall power capacity.
  • A new four-level covered parking structure designed and constructed to accommodate 400 +/- new parking spaces, including 30 spots equipped with electric vehicle charging stations, to accommodate displaced existing surface parking. Provide vertical transportation to meet ADA requirements.

Additional information for interested bidders can be found on the New York State Contract Reporter and is available here. Responses are due by July 11, 2022, at 3PM.

 

About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as New York’s bridge to the advanced electronics industry. As the primary resource for fostering public-private and academic partnerships in New York State, NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at www.NY-CREATES.org.

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Governor Hochul Announces New Team to Guide State’s Strategy to Become the Nation’s Leading Hub for Semiconductor Research & Development and Manufacturing

Industry Veterans David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose Will Lead Effort to Bring Major Hub of the New National Semiconductor Technology Center to Albany Nanotech Complex

APRIL 22, 2022
Albany, NY
 

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of David Anderson as president of the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science. Anderson, an industry veteran with decades of experience, will team with Dr. Douglas Grose, past president and former chair of NY CREATES, to lead the State’s strategy for securing billions of dollars in federal funding to establish the Albany Nanotech Complex as a primary research and development hub and the headquarters of the proposed National Semiconductor Technology Center.

“As supply chain concerns and global conflicts continue to impact the production of microchips, New York stands ready to spearhead the revitalization of the semiconductor industry domestically,” Governor Hochul said. “The experience and expertise of David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose will play a key role in our efforts to drive the nation’s innovation economy forward as we continue our economic comeback from COVID-19. I look forward to these industry players leading the way and we will remain laser-focused on growing this crucial industry, which will cement New York as the national hub for semiconductor manufacturing.”

David Anderson joins NY CREATES after most recently serving as President for SEMI Americas, a division of SEMI, the leading global industry association for the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Anderson brings the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the statewide organization into its next chapter of innovation and success, with his decades of experience in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, leadership positions with multiple associations and consortia, and expertise on global supply chain issues.

In his role as president, Anderson will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the organization and overseeing a program portfolio that currently consists of 10 sites throughout the state, with expenditures in excess of $350 million annually from current industry and state partners, and federal government research and economic development programs. Anderson will also focus on preparing the Albany Nanotech site to serve the federal government’s needs, including maintaining and growing industry partnerships and advancing initiatives to build new, state-of-the-art cleanroom space.

With federal opportunities at a critical juncture, NY CREATES is also bringing on Dr. Douglas Grose as a consultant. Dr. Grose will focus on collaborating with new and current partners in structuring, directing, and implementing the work necessary to complete a submission to the U.S. Department of Commerce for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) that includes R&D locations throughout the U.S. and is headquartered at the Albany Nanotech Complex. Dr. Grose’s decades of experience, relationships, and institutional knowledge of both New York and the nation’s semiconductor ecosystem make him uniquely qualified to serve in this important role.

NY CREATES President David Anderson said, “It is an honor to join Governor Hochul and the New York Team during this challenging, but exciting time for the semiconductor industry. Our organization is in a prime position to help the nation and one of my top priorities will be growing and preparing the Albany Nanotech Complex for the role it will serve as part of the NSTC. At NY CREATES, I look forward to working with our partners in industry, government, and academia, to foster new and innovative R&D initiatives and generate economic opportunities across New York State.”

Dr. Douglas Grose said, “The legislation under consideration by Congress represents a historic investment in American innovation and ingenuity, and we must be prepared to respond. New York and its partners can take a lead role with its world-class infrastructure and proven track record in joint research and development and public-private partnerships, however, we understand we can’t do it alone. I look forward to working with our broad coalition and establishing new partnerships as we develop a proposal for the Federal government that secures funding and establishes New York as a major hub of the NSTC.”

In order to tackle the global semiconductor shortage, Congress is advancing legislation including the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), which, among other things, would fully fund the $52 billion Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS Act). The CHIPS Act presents the most significant opportunity in a generation for the U.S. to re-emerge as a global leader in microelectronics R&D, workforce education and training, and supply chain transformation by establishing the NSTC and building new domestic manufacturing facilities.

New York State, due to its infrastructure, workforce, and history of public-private partnerships, is uniquely positioned to support the federal government’s commitment to focusing on semiconductor research and development and is working with a broad coalition of partners from industry, government, academia, and national laboratories to support the initiative. Last month, New York joined with more than 50 organizations from nearly 20 states, including ASML, Microsoft, Applied Materials, TEL, SUNY, MIT, Howard University, IBM and others, to launch the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) with a shared, national vision of an NSTC that will accelerate semiconductor R&D and grow America’s edge in semiconductor innovation. 

The centerpiece of New York’s strategy is the Albany Nanotech Complex – the most advanced, publicly-owned 300mm semiconductor R&D facility in North America and one of the most advanced sites in the world. The $15 billion site, with tenants like Applied Materials, IBM, and TEL, and a workforce of more than 2,700 industry experts, staff, students, and faculty, has a successful record of managing open-access R&D consortia with corporate and academic partners in the hundreds across the state and the U.S. It’s also where major semiconductor industry breakthroughs have been achieved, including the world’s first 7 nanometer (nm), 5nm, and 2nm chip technology, Artificial Intelligence hardware, and integrated photonics. Two of the world’s top three fastest supercomputers currently run on technology developed at the Albany Nanotech Complex.

Albany Nanotech and its partners have been fundamental to establishing and growing the semiconductor industry in New York, which has led to the state boasting the third-largest semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S., including 88 semiconductor establishments, an annual wage impact of approximately $5.7 billion, and more than 34,000 direct jobs, as well as global industry leaders like GlobalFoundries, Wolfspeed, Danfoss and onsemi. The Empire State is also home to the most comprehensive higher education system in the country – the State University of New York (SUNY) – as well as two Ivy League universities and a vast network of public and private institutions which, together, graduate more than 40,000 STEM-related degrees each year.

Additionally, New York State has multiple shovel-ready sites primed for investment and new fabs for the semiconductor industry, with developed infrastructure and plentiful power, water and sewer capacity. These sites include White Pine in Central New York, Marcy Nanocenter in the Mohawk Valley, and STAMP in Western New York. In an effort to attract more chip production to New York, Governor Hochul recently launched the new FAST NY program, which makes up to $200 million available for growing high-tech industries, particularly semiconductor manufacturing.

New York State Empire State Development Acting Commissioner and President and CEO-designate Hope Knight said, “The groundbreaking advancements that have been made at the Albany Nanotech Complex are a testament to the valuable partnership that exists between all levels of government, academia and private industry.  There is no better place for the headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center than in Albany and I am extremely confident that this team of David Anderson and Doug Grose have the knowledge, expertise and leadership to continue the excellence that we expect from NY CREATES, especially as we navigate the global chip shortage.

SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley said, “New York is an innovation hub like no other, fostering groundbreaking public and private partnerships regionally and nationwide, expanding educational opportunities, and developing chips that power everyday life for all Americans. Through close collaboration with industry and partner universities – empowered by investment from the State of New York – we are home to a one-of-a-kind 300mm prototyping facility, the workforce needed for the U.S. to establish itself as the global semiconductor leader, and the academic programs that train the next generation of workers. I thank Governor Hochul for bringing together a leadership team in David Anderson and Doug Grose that will build even further on this work and cement Albany Nanotech’s status as the national hub for semiconductor research and development.”

Senator Chuck Schumer said, “Today’s announcement that these top industry leaders will lead New York’s semiconductor development validates and supports my goal to make the Albany Nanotech Complex America’s leading hub for chip research and development.  When I wrote the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the historic $52 billion in new federal semiconductor incentives, which will create the National Semiconductor Technology Center, I always had our Nanotech Complex at the front of mind. That’s why I personally brought Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves to Albany to see how Upstate New York is uniquely suited to lead the revival of the U.S. chip industry, supercharge American leadership in technology and manufacturing, and bring countless new, good-paying additional jobs to the Capital Region.”

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “NY CREATES is a world-class innovation hub and will play a key part in our efforts to combat the global shortage of semiconductors. Congratulations to David Anderson on his appointment and I look forward to working together to strengthen domestic manufacturing and support research and development in New York.”

Representative Jerrold Nadler said, “I am thrilled that Governor Hochul is prioritizing the research, development and production of semiconductors. These new appointments will ensure New York is properly positioned to lead the charge to solve the global semi conductor shortage. I am proud to have supported the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act which will help New York, and the country, remain a global leader in technology and R&D.”

Representative Carolyn Maloney said, “I congratulate David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose on their appointments to lead NY CREATES. They both bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to make New York State the leading hub for semiconductor research and development. At the federal level, I am proud and excited to be a NY CREATES partner by championing the America COMPETES Act, a bold legislative package which will make necessary new investments in research, innovation, and American manufacturing. This package will accelerate the production of critical semiconductor chips in the United States, strengthen the supply chain by making more goods at home, turbocharge our research capacity to lead the technologies of the future, and advance our global competitiveness, all while supporting strong labor standards and human rights.”

Representative Paul Tonko said, “Our Capital Region is home to pioneering research and manufacturing centers that will play a key role in driving the semiconductor industry to new heights. I’m fighting hard to deliver federal investments in this field, including advancing our America COMPETES Act—which includes my Micro Act to support research and development of microelectronics, as well as significant funding for the historic CHIPS for America Act. I applaud Governor Hochul on her bold leadership and look forward to working alongside her to secure resources that will enable our region to lead the nation and world in semiconductor manufacturing.”

Representative Joe Morelle said, “New York has always been a leader in high-tech innovation, and the NY CREATES team will help further cement that legacy by advancing critical research and development in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. I’m proud to have been appointed to the Conference Committee to advance the federal America COMPETES and USICA legislation that will leverage assets like this to benefit our national economy. I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for her partnership and look forward to the work ahead to strengthen America’s global competitiveness, grow our economic interests, and bolster our workforce.”

Representative Jamaal Bowman said, “I share Governor Hochul’s vision for making New York our nation’s center of semiconductor innovation. In addition, I have been fighting in Congress to bring home federal investments in this space that will be truly and equitably transformative. I look forward to working with the Governor and her new team to bring these jobs to communities that need them, fully unleash the high-tech brilliance of our state, and give every New Yorker a seat at the table in building the next economy.”

State Senator Neil Breslin said, “The Governor has announced two prominent leaders, David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose, to guide the Albany Nanotech Complex’s semiconductor strategy. Mr. Anderson and Dr. Grose are the leaders that the Albany Nanotech Complex needs in order to bring increased semiconductor business to New York State, along with the advantages this highly skilled job industry brings to our region.”

Assemblymember John T. McDonald III said,“Congratulations to the new leadership team on spearheading the charge for the Albany Nanotech Complex. These experienced leaders will ensure that Albany Nanotech will continue to grow and to be on the forefront of emerging industries and opportunities. Albany Nanotech, an idea supported by the Assembly over 20 years ago, has grown the technology sector of our economy which has led to private sector investment and career jobs that have fortified and expanded our Capital Region economy.  The new leadership team I believe is the right mix as our federal government is recognizing our assets and strengths which I believe will lead to greater federal and private investment here in our region and throughout New York.   Thank you to Governor Hochul for continuing to solidify New York’s place as a leader in the semiconductor field.”

Assemblymember Patricia Fahy said, “New York State and the Capital Region continue to cement themselves as the national leader in artificial intelligence and the technology of tomorrow. The appointments of David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose furthers this mission and will help to establish Albany Nanotech Complex as the primary research and development hub and the headquarters of the proposed National Semiconductor Technology Center. Combined with yesterday’s announcement of a re-built Wadsworth Laboratory, we are well-poised to transform the state’s Harriman Office Campus and to catapult the Capital Region into the nation’s next research triangle.”

Assemblymember Carrie Woerner said, “I applaud the addition of David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose to the State’s ongoing progress in nurturing the semiconductor industry in New York State. Their knowledge and experience will help move these projects and technology forward to the benefit of the industry and the people of this state. New York has all the tools and resources necessary to implement cutting edge research and development, and the commitment to this caliber of leadership will strengthen the State’s position in this critical and developing field.”

Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy said, “Simply put, there is no other place better positioned in this country to locate the National Semiconductor Technology Center than Albany County. Between Albany Nanotech, and SUNY Poly College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and a number of key industry leaders, we are ready to hit the ground running and ensure that the U.S. can produce desperately needed microchips, which will in turn drive down the price of many consumer goods and help us compete with China. Governor Hochul deserves credit for bringing together this team that has the knowledge and experience to potentially make New York the center of the entire semiconductor industry.”

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “I want to welcome David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose as the new leaders in the effort to establish the Albany Nanotech Complex as a primary research and development hub and the headquarters of the proposed National Semiconductor Technology Center. David Anderson and Dr. Douglas Grose are proven leaders in the industry and they bring the knowledge and expertise necessary to lead the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science into its next chapter of innovation and success. I applaud Governor Hochul for appointing these accomplished strategic leaders to spearhead this exciting and critical effort to secure billions of dollars in federal funding and maintain the Capital Region status as a major hub for semiconductor research and development.”

During his tenure at SEMI Americas, Anderson was responsible for accelerating industry standards, advocacy, community development, expositions, and programs and managed and nurtured relationships with SEMI members in the U.S. and around the globe, as well as with local associations and constituents in industry, government, and academia. He has held leadership positions at Fairchild Semiconductor, National Semiconductor, the Semiconductor Industry Suppliers Association, and SEMATECH. Anderson was also CEO and chairman of Novati Technologies, and previously held executive leadership positions for development foundries ATDF and SVTC Technologies. Anderson has a BS MSE from Purdue University and an MBA from Nasson College with advanced Doctoral studies in Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University.

Dr. Grose is the past president and former chair of NY CREATES, and now joins the organization for a six-month term as an independent contractor. He has built a successful career spanning decades in semiconductors and advanced microelectronics. From 2006 through 2009, Dr. Grose served as Senior Vice President of Technology Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Advanced Micro Devices. In this role, he helped direct the formation of GlobalFoundries in Upstate New York, which is currently the second-largest pure-play semiconductor foundry. He served as the founding CEO of GlobalFoundries and directed the expansion of leading-edge technology capacity in Singapore, Germany and New York. Dr. Grose graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with an MBA and a BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Materials Engineering.