NY CREATES featured in Times Union: “Two years after CHIPS law signed, New York poised to grow semiconductor sector”

“Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department, which oversees CHIPS Act programs and funding, announced that the NSTC would award funding for three different programs. One would be dedicated to chip prototyping and “packaging” which is related to how chips are prepared to be installed into devices. NY CREATES, the nonprofit that operates Albany NanoTech has a packaging research facility in Rochester. Albany NanoTech also does chip prototyping. Another program would include an NSTC chip design center and administrative headquarters. And a third would include an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography center.” 

Read the Times Union article here

NY CREATES President Dave Anderson’s Statement Marking the Second Anniversary of the U.S. CHIPS & Science Act 

“As we mark two years since Sen. Schumer’s U.S. CHIPS & Science Act was signed into law by the Biden-Harris administration, NY CREATES is excited about the bright future this game-changing legislation will make possible for New York State and the nation. To date we have seen great progress, with $40 million announced to establish the Department of Defense Microelectronics Commons NORDTECH hub, led by NY CREATES, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University at Albany, and IBM. CHIPS Act awards to Micron and GlobalFoundries are further enabling essential chip manufacturing within New York’s fast-growing ecosystem and beyond. Combined with our Albany NanoTech Complex 300mm R&D and prototyping capacity and the new $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, NY CREATES stands ready with our wide-ranging partners to work toward this critical initiative’s success.”

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About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. 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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Read Governor Hochul’s Press Release Here 

NY CREATES at SEMICON West 2024: A Journey Towards Sustainability and Innovation

NY CREATES at SEMICON West 2024

Our NY CREATES team was proud to attend SEMICON West this year, held in San Francisco from July 9-11. We were delighted to share our progress and collaborative efforts with our partners, highlighting our commitment to advancing the semiconductor industry. Check out the highlights:

Signing the MOU with SEMI

A significant highlight of our participation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SEMI. This agreement underscores our dedication to promoting environmentally sustainable practices within the semiconductor industry. Together with SEMI, we aim to focus on joint development agreements and research programs that align with sustainable strategies, pushing the industry towards greener practices.

Workforce Development Seminar

Our Human Resources leaders, Justin Rivers and William Bronner, delivered an impactful presentation titled “Finding and Keeping Talent: Creating Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies” at the SEMICON West Workforce Development seminar. They shared essential workforce development strategies and provided valuable insights into the industry’s future.

Additionally, Justin and Will participated in an exclusive interview and Q&A session on the NY CREATES NanoChat Podcast with hosts Steve Ference and Jenn Tetrault. This session delved deeper into the workforce development strategies they presented at the seminar, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of our initiatives.

Listen to the NY CREATES NanoChat Podcast HERE 

Podcast Discussions

Our Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships & New Ventures, and Chief Operating Officer, Paul Kelly along with SEMI’s Vice President of Sustainability Programs, Dr. Mousumi Bhat, were featured on a SEMI/3D InCites podcast with host Françoise von Trapp. They discussed the newly announced environmental sustainability MOU partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI and the critical role of the SEMI Climate Consortium in fostering sustainable practices in the semiconductor industry.

Engaging with Our Community

Our NY CREATES team was delighted to engage with so many SEMICON West conference attendees this year, and shared insights about our company’s expanding chip capacity, advancing economic growth, and the future addition of the High NA EUV Lithography Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex. We also highlighted the world-class New York State ecosystem, our environmental sustainability partnership with SEMI, and our workforce development initiatives. We look forward to the innovative collaborations and in-depth conversations that will result from our participation at this premier microelectronics event.

3D InCites podcast host, Francoise von Trapp had the opportunity to speak with our NY CREATES‘ COO and VP of Strategies, Partnerships & New Ventures, Paul Kelly, and Mousumi Bhat, SEMI Americas VP of Sustainability Program at SEMICON West 2024. They spoke about the significance of the Semi Climate Consortium as well as the MOU partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI signed at the event, that promotes advancing initiatives that focus on environmental sustainability efforts from both organizations.

Listen to the 3D inCites Podcast HERE

Looking Ahead

At NY CREATES, we remain committed to driving the semiconductor industry forward through sustainable practices, innovative partnerships, and workforce development. SEMICON West 2024 was a significant event, and we are excited about future opportunities and collaborations. Stay connected with us as we continue our journey towards a sustainable and innovative semiconductor industry.

RPI To Host NORDTECH Workforce Development Summit

Cultivating future chips and semiconductor workers to fill nationwide shortage

TROY, N.Y. —  On July 18, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and NORDTECH will host a day long Workforce Development Summit on the RPI campus that will bring together government, industry, non-profits, and academic partners to address education and workforce development in chips and semiconductors critical to the prosperity and security of the nation.

The event will feature a keynote speech on Today’s Workforce Development Realities and Strategies by Michelle Williams-Vaden, Deputy & Sr. Director, Strategy & Partnerships, SEMI Foundation; a panel discussion moderated by RPI President Marty Schmidt ’81, Ph.D. on Propelling the U.S. Workforce; exciting and informative presentations; breakout sessions on themes of Exposure, Education, and Experience; and a poster session featuring Emerging Technologies in Microelectronics, Educational Pathways and Curriculum Development, and Innovation in Teaching Methods.

The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, RPI, and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals.

“When government, industry, and academia work together, goals are met and economies flourish,” said Schmidt. “Together, RPI and our fellow NORDTECH members will grow the semiconductor workforce in the Capital Region and beyond by inspiring students, engaging them, and immersing them in this exciting field.”

Dave Anderson, President of NY CREATES, said, “NY CREATES is proud to play a key role in NORDTECH with our partners to grow the Microelectronics Commons network across the country. This RPI/NORDTECH-hosted engagement is a positive step forward for finding efficient and effective ways to support critical semiconductor-focused workforce development efforts in New York State and beyond. I was proud to participate in Thursday’s panel discussion and share NY CREATES’ efforts and the ways in which we can collaboratively reach students and provide up-skilling opportunities to current workers.”

It is estimated that tens of thousands of jobs in the chips and semiconductor fields will go unfilled in 2030 because of the labor shortage. This comes at a time when the United States is hoping to produce more chips than ever.

“To address the workforce needs of the chips and semiconductor sector, we must reach diverse students in engaging ways and create accessible pathways that lead to fulfilling careers,” said Shekhar Garde, Ph.D., dean of RPI’s School of Engineering. “With NORDTECH, we are uniting partners from all areas of the microelectronics sector to do just that. We look forward to engaging discussions with representatives from industry, academia, and government attending the Workforce Development Summit.”

NORDTECH members and participants include large companies spanning the defense industrial base, industry across the semiconductor manufacturing pipeline with key core facility capabilities, universities and small companies with technical project expertise and prototyping facilities, and universities and community colleges as vital participants in developing the next generation of semiconductor-enabled careers.

The event will be conducted in the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies from 9AM to 5PM. It is free and open to all participants. Registration is available online at https://chips.rpi.edu/nordtech-wfd-summit.

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About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:

Founded in 1824 for the application of science to the common purposes of life, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the first technological research university in the United States. Today, it is recognized as a premier university, noted for its robust and holistic learning community that connects creativity with science and technology. RPI is dedicated to inventing for the future, from shaping the scientists, engineers, technologists, architects, and entrepreneurs who will define what’s next for humanity, to research that bridges disciplines to solve the world’s toughest problems. Learn more at rpi.edu.

About the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH)
NORDTECH is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in the Microelectronics Commons region in and around New York State, established in September 2023 as part of the first major award from the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. NORDTECH’s five founding members who comprise the leadership team and governance committee of the hub include: the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), the University at Albany College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE), Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and IBM. NORDTECH’s board is advised by diverse participating member organizations, including small and medium semiconductor manufacturing companies, universities and community colleges, and major corporations that are service providers and leaders in semiconductor device design, fabrication and production. Learn more at nordtechub.org.

Contact: 
Katie Malatino
ma****@rp*.edu
838-240-5691
Steve Ference
sf******@no********.org
518-424-6029
For general inquiries: ne*******@rp*.edu
Visit the Rensselaer research and discovery blog: https://everydaymatters.rpi.edu/
Follow us on Twitter: @RPINew“

Original News Release: RPI To Host NORDTECH Workforce Development Summit

NY CREATES Pioneers Breakthrough in Quantum Technology with New 300mm Wafer-Scale Fabrication Publication

Congratulations to the NY CREATES-led R&D team on the publication of their manuscript “Enabling 300 mm Wafer-Scale Fabrication of Superconducting Quantum Devices” by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This work presents important advances in superconducting quantum technologies, showcasing the innovations required to enable wafer-scale fabrication of quantum devices. The advancements discussed in this paper can pave the way for new developments in single-flux-quantum logic, quantum computing and sensing, enhancing scalability and performance.
 
Read the abstract and discover the authors HERE. 

News Release: NY CREATES and SEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Environmental Sustainability

NY CREATES and SEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Environmental Sustainability

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 9, 2024

NY CREATES Contact: Steve Ference | sf*******@ny********.org | +1 (518) 424-6029

SEMI Contact: Samer Bahou | sb****@se**.org | +1 (408) 943-7870

Strategic Partnership Aims to Foster New Advancements in Sustainable Initiatives in the Semiconductor Industry

San Francisco, Calif. – The New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) and SEMI, the global industry association representing the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic framework aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting environmentally sustainable practices within the semiconductor industry. This MOU sets the stage for joint development agreements and research programs that will align with sustainable strategies for the industry as it continues to grow, with an emphasis on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) abatement to further move the industry toward greener practices. 

“While the semiconductor industry is set to ride the Artificial Intelligence wave to tremendous growth, we face serious challenges, with sustainability standing out as a top concern,” said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO. “Unprecedented challenges around climate change and PFAS call for unprecedented actions and public-private partnership. This agreement is a positive step forward in aligning the efforts of the SEMI Sustainability Initiative and Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) with government programs to maximize the impact.”

“We look forward to collaborating with our industry partners on this critical initiative, as we focus on meaningfully ensuring we advance the technologies of tomorrow in a sustainable way today,” said NY CREATES President Dave Anderson. “Signing this agreement ensures we provide leadership in the area of environmental responsibility. This is important while we simultaneously establish our new High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Center and expand capabilities at our Albany NanoTech Complex.”

Empire State Development Executive Deputy Commissioner and COO Kevin Younis said, “This partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI demonstrates that sustainable manufacturing is crucially important to the semiconductor industry while highlighting the many cutting-edge R&D advancements at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex. New York State has long been a leader in promoting a green economy. From Governor Hochul’s $10 billion Green CHIPS program, to investing in the High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Center, we will continue to grow jobs and investment, reduce our carbon footprint and ensure a brighter future for New Yorkers for generations to come.”

New York State’s Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI) Senior Vice President and Executive Director Merideth Andreucci said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a more sustainable and innovative semiconductor industry. The partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI exemplifies our shared commitment to driving forward-thinking R&D that not only spurs commercial success but also addresses critical global challenges. This MOU underscores our dedication to integrating sustainability at the core of our technological advancements, ensuring that as we innovate, we also protect our planet. Together, we are poised to lead the semiconductor industry into a greener and more prosperous future.”

NY CREATES and SEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Environmental Sustainability

This MOU sets the foundation for entering into one or more joint development agreements that foster innovative solutions to address semiconductor and related manufacturing challenges that have an impact on the environment and community. These challenges are difficult to solve, and a collaboration such as this can help to bring together the best minds from the ecosystem to find solutions. For example, novel approaches can be created and implemented to reduce greenhouse gases, which can be replaced with alternatives using sustainable technologies and new abatement technologies. These activities can help us better address PFAS concerns and ensure these chemicals are properly managed when used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

NY CREATES and SEMI will work closely to align their research initiatives, prioritizing sustainability as a core component of all projects. The SEMI Scope 1 working group within the Semiconductor Climate Consortium and SEMI PFAS working groups will be spearheading this research together with researchers at NY CREATES.

This partnership builds on the momentum in New York created by Governor Hochul’s $1 billion investment to fund the construction of a cutting-edge High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Center that will support the research and development of the world’s most complex and powerful semiconductors. NY CREATES and industry partners have also agreed to a range of sustainability commitments throughout the construction and operational phases of the project that are closely aligned with New York’s nation-leading Green CHIPS program, including use of best available technology for greenhouse gas emission reduction; prioritization of renewable energy, with preference for New York sources; and pursuit of LEED certification for new buildings related to the project.

Additionally, partners are committed to integrating sustainability as a primary goal of R&D activities, including sustainable semiconductor manufacturing processes; materials use; waste reuse and reclamation; and fab design. Now, the collaboration between NY CREATES and SEMI will be able to further leverage this new state-of-the-art center to drive innovations prioritizing sustainability and environmental stewardship.

This collaboration is especially timely as the industry increasingly recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability. As NY CREATES looks to support the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) initiative under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, both organizations are enabling advancements that integrate sustainable practices into the semiconductor supply chain.

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About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. 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.  

About SEMI

SEMI is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org to learn more.

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News Coverage:

3DinCites: NY CREATES and SEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Environmental Sustainability

SemiWiki: NY CREATES and SEMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Environmental Sustainability

Printed Electronics Now: NY CREATES, SEMI to Advance Environmental Sustainability

NY CREATES Hosts Successful First Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting HVCC Foundation

On Monday, June 10th, Normanside Country Club set the stage for NY CREATES’ first annual charity golf tournament, an event that exceeded expectations and raised over $130,000 for the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) Foundation. The generous contributions from this fundraiser will play a crucial role in advancing the region’s high-tech workforce through the new Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC).

The tournament brought together NY CREATES employees, industry partners, and community members for a fun day of golf, company camaraderie, and fundraising activities. Participants enjoyed the beautiful Normanside Country Club golf course, cooler weather, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the region’s future workforce.

This delightful charity event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of key sponsors: IBM, DPS/Gilbane, TEL, FPI Mechanical, General Control Systems, Wainschaf Associates, Applied Materials, and GlobalFoundries. These organizations’ invaluable contributions and commitment to community support were pivotal in making this event a resounding success. Led by NY CREATES’ HR and Marketing/Communications teams, the event showcased how the organization comes out to show strong support for our community partners.

From our team at NY CREATES, thank you to everyone involved, as your dedication and generosity will make a lasting impact on our community.

Stay tuned for more fun NY CREATES initiatives, as we continue to work together to uplift our community!

News Release: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Contact:

Steve Ference |sf*******@ny********.org | +1 (518) 424-6029

CEA-Leti Contact: Sarah-Lyle Dampoux | sl*******@ma*********.com | +33 6 74 93 23 47      

Trans-Atlantic Collaboration Starts with Focus on Enabling Next-Gen
Magnetic Memory Devices at the 300mm Wafer Scale

Albany, N.Y. and Grenoble, France – June 25, 2024 – NY CREATES and CEA-Leti today announced their strategic partnership that will initially focus on the research and co-development of magnetic memory devices, which are used to store computer data. These devices would be produced at the 300mm wafer scale, the industry-standard platform upon which computer chips are produced. The announcement was made during the annual Leti Innovation Days in Grenoble.

Officials from the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), based in Albany, N.Y., USA, and CEA-Leti, based in Grenoble, France, established this joint development agreement to build upon each other’s strengths in the areas related to memory device R&D. CEA-Leti will contribute its expertise in magnetics, spintronics, and the testing of related devices, and NY CREATES will provide the facilities, process integration expertise, and materials process development to run the 300mm silicon hardware.

“By expanding our partnership with CEA-Leti and applying their recognized expertise in device physics and architectures, NY CREATES looks forward to jointly developing innovative technologies for computing. While we are known for our world-class Albany NanoTech Complex with experts in R&D focus areas ranging from advanced logic technologies to heterogeneous integration and more, this initiative’s focus on novel memory is an area in which we can break barriers together,” said NY CREATES President Dave Anderson. “A first objective of this collaboration will be to develop novel magnetic memory architectures and integration. This international partnership will help to address present-day memory needs as computing power continues to progress, and we anticipate a fruitful collaboration.”

“This collaboration will allow CEA-Leti to expand its capability to validate innovative concepts in synergy with the various facilities we have in Grenoble,” said CEA-Leti CEO Sébastien Dauvé. “We strongly believe that our collaboration will be a key enabler for both NY CREATES and CEA-Leti to be much more efficient in the lab-to-fab transition and to better impact our respective local ecosystems with more mature innovations.”

NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

More specifically, the first joint research effort seeks to demonstrate two novel forms of memory devices: Spin Orbit Torque (SOT) Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM), and Spin Transfer Torque (STT) MRAM. While both forms of MRAM manipulate different materials’ magnetization to store data, STT MRAM offers non-volatile memory with almost no power leakage; SOT MRAM is considered faster and more efficient.

Leaders of both R&D organizations expect the two-year collaboration to leverage NY CREATES’ 300mm wafer R&D ecosystem centered at its Albany NanoTech Complex, the most advanced non-profit semiconductor R&D facility in North America. CEA-Leti will provide its world-class engineering services and know-how to produce working memory elements on 300mm wafers.

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About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. 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.  

About CEA-Leti

CEA-Leti, a technology research institute at CEA, is a global leader in miniaturization technologies enabling smart, energy-efficient and secure solutions for industry. Founded in 1967, CEA-Leti pioneers micro-& nanotechnologies, tailoring differentiating applicative solutions for global companies, SMEs and startups. CEA-Leti tackles critical challenges in healthcare, energy and digital migration. From sensors to data processing and computing solutions, CEA-Leti’s multidisciplinary teams deliver solid expertise, leveraging world-class pre-industrialization facilities. With a staff of more than 2,000 talents, a portfolio of 3,200 patents, 11,000 sq. meters of cleanroom space and a clear IP policy, the institute is based in Grenoble, France, and has offices in Silicon Valley, Brussels and Tokyo. CEA-Leti has launched 76 startups and is a member of the Carnot Institutes network. Follow us on www.leti-cea.com and @CEA_Leti.

Technological expertise

CEA has a key role in transferring scientific knowledge and innovation from research to industry. This high-level technological research is carried out in particular in electronic and integrated systems, from microscale to nanoscale. It has a wide range of industrial applications in the fields of transport, health, safety and telecommunications, contributing to the creation of high-quality and competitive products.

For more information: www.cea.fr/english 

News Coverage:

TimesTech: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

DataQuest: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti announce strategic research partnership

Semiconductor Digest: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

eletimes world: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

New electronics: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti unveil strategic research partnership

Silicon Investor: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti Announce Strategic Research Partnership

Global SMT & Packaging: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti unveil strategic research partnership

MRAM-info: CEA-Leti and NY CREATES to co-develop STT-MRAM and SOT-MRAM devices on 300 mm wafers

Electronics Specifier: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti announce partnership

Silicon Semiconductor: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti unveil strategic research partnership

EDA Café: CEA-Leti Announces Launch of FAMES Pilot Line As Part of EU Chips Act Initiative

My Science: NY CREATES and CEA-Leti unveil strategic research partnership

News Release: NY CREATES and Korea’s National Nano Fab Center Announce Research Partnership to Develop Joint Technology Hub

NY CREATES and Korea’s National Nano Fab Center Announce Research Partnership to Develop Joint Technology Hub

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 17, 2024

Contact:

Steve Ference |sf*******@ny********.org | +1 (518) 424-6029

Eun Kyong Choi | ek****@nn**.kr | +82 (42) 366-2061 

Albany, N.Y. and Daejeon, Korea – NY CREATES, a non-profit focused on semiconductor-based R&D, workforce development, and economic advancement, and the National Nano Fab Center, the leading public organization for providing semiconductor technology services in Korea, announced a partnership which aims to develop a shared hub for enabling joint research, aligned technology services, testbed support, and an engineer exchange program to bolster chips-centered R&D, workforce development, and each nation’s respective high-tech ecosystem.

Leaders from the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), based in Albany, New York, and the National Nano Fab Center, which is based in Daejeon, South Korea, met at a series of engagements in Korea in early May when NY CREATES President Dave Anderson and NNFC President Park Heung Soo ceremonially signed the agreement. The two organizations plan to work together to grow the U.S.—SouthKorea semiconductor research ecosystem, including the expansion of prototype production and demonstration. As part of the visit, NY CREATES leaders also took part in the 20th anniversary celebration of NNFC’s operations.

This partnership news follows U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer’s announcement that he secured a commitment from South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol for Korea to partner with NY CREATES for advanced semiconductor R&D at its Albany NanoTech Complex. This also builds upon a joint declaration signed in 2023 to promote collaboration and partnership between NY CREATES and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). Such partnerships highlight NY CREATES’ fast-growing collaborative network, amplifying its role as a premier global center for semiconductor research and as an ideal major hub for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) which is to be established under the U.S. CHIPS & Science Act.

“This exciting new partnership between NY CREATES and Korea’s National Nano Fab Center will further strengthen New York’s booming semiconductor hub. When I met with President Yoon last year, he personally agreed to growing Korea’s partnerships with New York, including in the microchip industry, and now we are going to hit the ground running towards a shared vision of the future powered by an innovation economy we are building together,” said Senator Schumer. “International partnerships like this show why Albany NanoTech is best positioned to be a major hub of the National Semiconductor Technology Center created by my CHIPS & Science Law. By creating a shared hub for semiconductor research, workforce development, and more, this partnership marks another step forward on Upstate NY’s collaborative efforts to build out the region as a global chips leader.”

“NY CREATES is proud to congratulate the National Nano Fab Center as they celebrate 20 years of operations. Now, we look forward to developing a collaborative hub for technology development services and testbed support that will leverage the capabilities of our globally recognized Albany NanoTech Complex, America’s most advanced 300mm semiconductor research center, and the resources of the NNFC’s state-of-the-art facilities,” said NY CREATES President Dave Anderson. “This global partnership will identify synergistic areas of research and promote advancements in the semiconductor field that are critical for our allied nations to ensure continued technological strength.”

“We are very pleased to announce the collaboration of NNFC and NY CREATES as joint semiconductor technology hubs for the industry and semiconductor researchers in Korea and the U.S. We will actively support bilateral semiconductor research and open up new opportunities for the industry,” said NNFC President Park Heung Soo. 

At a conference held May 9 in Seoul, NY CREATES met with key members of the Korean semiconductor industry and their partners. There, more than 200 participants heard NY CREATES leadership team present an overview about the organization’s world-class capabilities and its related business opportunities. In addition, nearly three dozen companies participated in separate face-to-face business discussions with the NY CREATES business team, leading to active discussions with multiple Korean semiconductor companies large and small about potential collaboration.

Following the Seoul visit, NY CREATES’ leadership team visited Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon, Korea, to tour the campus and participate in NNFC’s 20thanniversary celebration. A number of Korean dignitaries attended, including Vice Minister of Science and ICT Lee Chang Yoon and KAIST President Lee Kwang-Hyung. 

Paul Kelly, NY CREATES Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures and Chief Operating Officer presented to the more than 300 participants, sharing that while NY CREATES’ name indicates the organization is based in New York State, “we are focused on enabling meaningful global partnerships.”

This latest international partnership announcement also follows New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s December announcement: a $10 billion partnership composed of IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and others to establish a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex. Once built, New York’s High NA EUV Lithography Center will position the state as a destination for research and development of innovative chip technology and foster international partnerships as world-renowned research organizations expand their presence in the U.S.

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About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. 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.  

About National Nano Fab Center

NNFC started as a KAIST-affiliated institution, located on the KAIST campus in Daejeon, South Korea. NNFC was established in May 2004 and this year marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2014, NNFC has been affiliated to Ministry of Science and ICT in Korea, providing technology services with advanced facilities in the field of semiconductor, nano-bio, MEMS and display, etc. NNFC also fosters semiconductor top talents, especially for college graduates. As NNFC stared its service in 2005, the total number of R&D services by NNFC is more than 220,000 and about 8,900 institutions including academia and industry have used the NNFC technical services and facilities. NNFC provides top-notch technical services with 200mm and 300mm semiconductor equipment as well as various MEMS tools, growing into a global leading public institution for supporting R&D activities and commercialization at home and abroad. Learn more at www.nnfc.re.kr/eng/

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News Coverage:

Times Union: NY CREATES to partner with South Korean version of Albany NanoTech

Pulse: Korea, U.S. collaborate on advanced fab R&D

TJB News: Nanotechnology Institute-Signed technical cooperation with ‘NY Creates’ in the United States|

EMS Now: NY CREATES And Korea’s National Nano Fab Center Announce Research Partnership To Develop Joint Technology Hub

Governor Hochul News Release: Governor Hochul and Minister Schreinemacher of the Netherlands Establish Partnership to Strengthen International Semiconductor Opportunities Between New York and the Netherlands

Governor Hochul and Minister Schreinemacher of the Netherlands Establish Partnership to Strengthen International Semiconductor Opportunities Between New York and the Netherlands

Read Governor Hochul’s Press Release Here 

During Royal Visit by Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Governor and Netherlands Minister Sign Memorandum of Understanding To Advance Shared Goals for the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Establishes New Program To Sponsor up to Five SUNY Students’ Attendance at Prestigious Eindhoven Semicon Summer School Program in the Netherlands

Governor Also Hosts NY/Netherlands Semicon Forum at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex to Convene Semiconductor Businesses, Researchers and Supply Chain Partners

Builds on Governor’s Commitment to Creating a Modern, 21st Century Economy in New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul and Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher today announced a new partnership to strengthen innovation and collaboration in the semiconductor industry between the Netherlands and New York State during the royal visit by Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The partnership, formalized in a memorandum of understanding signed today by Governor Hochul and Minister Schreinemacher recognizes the entities’ shared interest in promoting sustainability within the semiconductor industry, enhancing joint workforce development opportunities, and advancing semiconductor research and development. As part of this new partnership, the Governor also announced a new state program to sponsor up to five SUNY students’ attendance at the prestigious Eindhoven Semiconductor Summer School program this summer in the Netherlands.

“This partnership with our Dutch counterparts will help to take New York’s chips transformation to the next level,” Governor Hochul said. “New York and the Netherlands share a belief that the countries that lead the semiconductor renaissance will chart the path forward for the rest of the world. With this MOU, we are doubling down on our commitment to putting collaboration, innovation, and sustainability front and center in our effort to build the next generation of semiconductor technology and create high-tech, good-paying jobs.”

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Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher said, “As leaders in semiconductor and integrated photonics development, New York State and the Netherlands are home to some of the most innovative companies, engineers, and researchers in the world. Of course we are very proud of this achievement, and, at the same time, there remains room for growth. As friends and allies, our countries can work together and pave the way for new business opportunities, greater innovation, and increased job opportunities, ultimately leading to a healthier, more prosperous and more sustainable society.”

The MOU, which was signed during the New York/Netherlands Semicon Forum at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, will allow for the exchange of best practices between New York and the Netherlands to drive innovative and sustainable solutions in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing. These might include innovative measures to bolster the semiconductor supply chain, as well as making strides to maximize power efficiency, water efficiency, and the development of new materials.

 

This new partnership also unlocks opportunities for academic collaboration between New York and Dutch universities, including a new New York State program to sponsor up to five SUNY students’ attendance at the Eindhoven Semiconductor Summer School at the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands, 5-day intensive program for STEM Masters students led by leading Dutch academic and industrial partnerships.

The announcement follows the New York/Netherlands Semicon Forum at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, which convened more than 100 semiconductor businesses, research and development centers, higher education institutions, policymakers, and ecosystem partners from the Netherlands and New York State to discuss how the two can cooperate to build strong, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Sessions were held on key topics, including workforce development, environmental sustainability, and international collaboration.

“We are doubling down on our commitment to putting collaboration, innovation, and sustainability front and center in our effort to build the next generation of semiconductor technology and create high-tech, good-paying jobs.”

-Governor Kathy Hochul

President of NY CREATES Dave Anderson said, “On behalf of NY CREATES, I am honored to host Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the Netherlands, today at our Albany NanoTechComplex, the largest and most advanced non-profit semiconductor R&D facility in North America to showcase New York State’s growing innovation ecosystem enabled by Governor Hochul’s strategic investments. Our 20-year partnership with Dutch companies ASM and ASML has been marked by incredible technological accomplishments and impactful collaborations, and I am enthusiastic about our collective journey while we continue to foster innovation and develop the next generation of semiconductor technologies together.”

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “New York State is home to some of the world’s top companies and most dynamic innovators from around the globe, and we are excited to further strengthen our strategic partnership with the Netherlands. Together, through this agreement, we will grow cutting edge businesses – especially in the semiconductor industry – and open the door to new ideas, research and talent that will create a world of opportunities.”

Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration SVP & Executive Director Merideth Andreucci said, “It was an honor to participate in the New York/Netherlands Semicon Forum, and this partnership between the Netherlands and New York State will strengthen innovation and collaboration in the semiconductor industry. Today’s discussions and event exemplify our commitment to knowledge sharing, learning and adopting best practices in sustainable manufacturing with our Dutch partners.”

Governor Hochul’s Innovation Agenda

The partnership builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to driving innovation across New York State to attract major employers and create good-paying, 21st century jobs. As part of her FY25 Enacted Budget, the Governor secured a $275 million investment in Empire AI, a consortium of seven founding institutions that will create and launch a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center in Buffalo that will put New York State at the cutting-edge of AI research.

Governor Hochul also signed New York’s historic Green CHIPS legislation to drive semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing in New York State and announced a $10 billion partnership to bring next-generation chips research to NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex. By leveraging federal CHIPS and Science Act incentive opportunities with state funding, the Governor’s initiatives have unlocked historic investments from the semiconductor industry, including a $100 billion investment from Micron to build a world-class chipmaking facility and create 50,000 jobs in Central New York, as well as investments from GlobalFoundries, IBM, TTM Technologies, and other semiconductor and supply chain businesses.

In addition, the Governor has continued to advance a $620 million Life Science Initiative to support innovation in biomedical research. And through strategic investments like the $113.7 million Battery-NY initiative, Governor Hochul has fueled the growth of the sustainability, green technology, and energy storage economies in New York State.

The Governor’s innovation agenda has catalyzed major public and private investments, transforming New York’s economy and creating good-paying jobs of the future. GlobalFoundriesrecently announced an $11.6 billion investment to expand its chip manufacturing campus in New York’s Capital Region, creating 1,500 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs. In 2022, Micron announced a 20-year, $100 billion investment to create a megafab campus in Central New York, creating 50,000 new direct and indirect jobs and unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in community benefits. The Governor’s Life Science Initiative helped to solidify New York’s selection for the $300 million Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York, a biomedical research hub in New York City, and significant investments from Schrödinger, Inc., Deerfield Discovery and Development, and other life sciences businesses. Earlier this year, the National Science Foundation also announced a $160 million investment in Binghamton University’s New Energy New York Storage Engine to establish a hub for innovation, technology translation, and workforce development to grow the capacity of the domestic battery industry.

News Coverage

WAMC: Dutch royals to renew ties with visit to Albany

WYNT/NewsChannel 13: Netherlands king, queen visit nanotech campus in Albany for new partnership

Times Union: Albany’s Dutch connections get a royal look

CBS6 News: Royal family tours Albany’s NY CREATES, ignites US-Netherlands semiconductor pact

Spectrum News: Hochul and Dutch minister announce high-tech partnership during king, queen visit

News10 ABC: Dutch King and Queen visit Albany

Erie News Now: Albany receives a royal visit from the Netherlands

NY Times: A Royal Visit to the City That Was Once Called New Amsterdam (paywall)

Saratogian: Hochul, Netherlands Foreign Trade minister announce semiconductor partnership (paywall) 

Times Union: After 400 years, Dutch still bringing innovation to Albany