Governor Hochul Celebrates Topping Out of NY Creates’ $1 Billion NanoFab Reflection

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December 8, 2025

Future Home of North America’s Most Advanced Publicly Owned High NA EUV Lithography Equipment Which Will Develop and Reshore the Next Generation of Semiconductor Technology

Governor’s Investment Secures $9 Billion in Private Investment and New York’s Role as a Global Leader in Next-Generation Semiconductor Chip R&D

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the “topping out” of NanoFab Reflection, the cornerstone of the Governor’s $1 billion investment in NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, marking a major milestone for the $10 billion initiative and for New York State’s strategy to strengthen America’s semiconductor leadership. The new facility will be the home of the nation’s first publicly owned, High NA EUV Lithography Center, with the most advanced chip research and development capabilities anywhere in the world.

The 310,000 square foot NanoFab Reflection is a key component of the Governor’s semiconductor strategy and investment in growing NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, which is already the nation’s premier public–private semiconductor R&D hub. The project will support hundreds of new permanent high-tech jobs, generate $9 billion in private investment, and harness the power of expanded partnerships with universities, workforce programs, and global semiconductor companies. The topping out ceremony marks the installation of the final steel beam of the NanoFab Reflection structure, highlighting its on-schedule construction progress. Completion of the building is anticipated by the end of next year.

“With this milestone, we are taking a major step toward securing the future of advanced chip research right here in New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “This $1 billion investment I secured for NY Creates, paves the way for good jobs, stronger communities, and an innovation economy that keeps our state competitive on the global stage.

NY Creates President Dave Anderson said, “With the topping out of NanoFab Reflection, we’re celebrating not just a building, but the next chapter of semiconductor innovation in New York, which is made possible by the Governor’s strategic investment in the facility and the High NA EUV equipment that is already acting like a magnet to attract industry from around the world. The High NA EUV Center represents the kind of forward-looking, high-impact research and development opportunities that Creates was built for. We’re proud that New York’s consistent focus on chip R&D — and our track record of delivering results — have made this the place for catalyzing future technologies for years to come.”

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York continues to make strategic investments in research, development and manufacturing to grow the state’s semiconductor ecosystem. Today’s milestone represents the latest step in establishing New York as the hub for domestic semiconductor production. Leveraging public funding against private financing, NanoFab Reflection will help drive new innovations in this dynamic sector with collaboration between key academic and industry partners.”

NanoFab Reflection will include 50,000 square feet of state-of-the-art cleanroom space, built to support the most demanding and leading-edge semiconductor R&D work in the world. The facility will house ASML’s High NA EUV lithography equipment, the world’s most advanced tool for printing the tiny features that power next-generation chips. The new High NA EUV lithography equipment, scheduled to arrive at the Albany NanoTech Complex in mid-2026, will be able to make chips more powerful and faster to meet ever increasing computing needs while making them more energy efficient.

Governor Hochul’s Commitment to the Semiconductor Industry
Today’s milestone complements Governor Hochul’s pledge to reshoring semiconductor manufacturing and research and development in New York State. Under the Governor’s leadership, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in semiconductor related investment. The establishment of the EUV Lithography Center in Albany builds on the continued commitment to establish New York State as a global chipmaking hub. Since the Governor took office, New York State now has the fastest growing semiconductor industry ecosystem in the nation. Governor Hochul has secured over $124 billion in new industry investments which includes major investments from Micron, and GlobalFoundries and semiconductor supply chain leaders such as Edwards Vacuum, TTM, Menlo Micro and AMD. New York State’s semiconductor investments are playing a direct role in bringing more chip research and manufacturing back to the United States — helping secure supply chains, boosting national security, and protecting American competitiveness. By the end of the decade more chips will be manufactured in and around upstate New York than anywhere else in the U.S. The growth of this ecosystem promises to create tens of thousands of good paying jobs for New Yorkers and fundamentally reshape the economic trajectory of the entire state.

Senator Charles Schumer said, “The completion of the exciting and new NanoFab Reflection brings Albany NanoTech a giant step forward in further establishing the site as a thriving, globally-recognized center of cutting-edge semiconductor research and development to drive America’s chipmaking leadership. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York will soon be the home of the nation’s first and only publicly owned, High NA EUV Lithography Center. This facility will house the most advanced machinery in the world for researching microchips and become a testbed for America’s top scientists, universities, and companies to ensure the next great discoveries in technology are made here, not in China. Today’s milestone is further proof that Albany NanoTech is the place to keep America ahead in the semiconductor industry that powers our economy.”

State Senator Patricia Fahy said, “Today marks another milestone in the Capital Region’s road to becoming the capital of the nation’s semiconductor research. As we continue progress on the Albany Nanotech Complex’s groundbreaking High NA EUV Lithography Center and near completion, the benefits to our communities will be immense. The creation of high-paying jobs, both high-skilled and non-college, economic multiplier effects for surrounding businesses and neighborhoods, and investments in our local STEM and scientific research fields will pay dividends for years to come. Thanks to the strong investments made by both Governor Kathy Hochul, SUNY, and the State Legislature, Albany and our Capital Region are national leaders on the frontier of nanotechnology and semiconductor research, leading breakthrough after breakthrough, and I’m excited to see the work and success ahead.”

Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh said, “Today we celebrate an incredible milestone for the NanoFab Reflection and the greater NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex. New York continues to invest in the future of the semiconductor industry and continues to cement New York’s place as a leader in the industry with a home here in the Capital Region. Thank you to Governor Hochul, NY Creates, and all the partners who continue to prioritize these efforts.”

Assemblymember Gabriella Romero said, “Today’s topping out of NY Creates’ $1 billion NanoFab Reflection marks more than a construction milestone – it represents New York’s unwavering commitment to leading the world in semiconductor innovation. Exciting investments like this bring cutting-edge research, high-quality jobs, and long-term economic growth to our region. With this new High NA EUV Lithography Center, New York isn’t just preparing for the future of technology – we are building it right here in Albany.”

City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul for working relentlessly to secure a nation-leading level of investment in the semiconductor technology sector. This topping out is yet another tremendous milestone for the City of Albany, the Capital Region, and the State of New York — helping to create world-class, good paying jobs in an industry of the future. The continued commitment at NY Creates is solidifying Albany’s legacy in developing cutting edge innovations, and will ensure our global leadership in semiconductor chip research and development for years to come.”
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IBM Announces All Future Chips on the IBM Quantum Development Roadmap to be Fabricated at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex

The Albany NanoTech Complex

November 12, 2025

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“Today, IBM has revealed that IBM Quantum Loon and IBM Quantum Nighthawk—plus all future chips on the IBM Quantum Development Roadmap—are being fabricated at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex using state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor wafer technology. The Albany NanoTech Complex is one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor fabs and the details of our quantum chip fab processes have been held under wraps to this point. But now, the team is eager to show off the technology, share how they pulled the project off, and deliver their vision for the future.”

“This story is about more than processing quantum chips on larger wafers. It’s about using the best possible minds, machinery, and processes to realize quantum computing. The fabrication of IBM Quantum chips at the Albany NanoTech Complex—and the close synchronization between semiconductor experts and physicists across Albany and at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown—is key to the success of quantum computing at IBM.”

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Brookhaven National Laboratory News Release: DOE Renews Brookhaven Lab-led Quantum Research Center

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NY Creates highlighted as a C2QA partner institution

November 4, 2025 — UPTON, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $125 million in funding over five years to advance cutting-edge quantum information science (QIS) research conducted through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA). Led by DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, C2QA is one of five National QIS Research Centers established in 2020 — and awarded new funding today — to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation that will enable quantum technologies with real-world applications in fields like chemistry, materials science, and nuclear physics. This continued investment, which supports the National Quantum Initiative Act, is critical to maintaining U.S. leadership in QIS.

“C2QA has set ambitious and exciting research goals for the next five years,” said Charles Black, C2QA director and deputy associate laboratory director at Brookhaven Lab. “We’re thrilled for the opportunity to continue driving the breakthrough science that will enable scalable quantum systems.”

The C2QA team — composed of 28 premiere institutions spanning national labs, academia, applied research and development organizations, and industry — will tackle two major challenges to achieving scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing: insufficient coherence times and scaling limits.

The building blocks of quantum systems are called quantum bits, or qubits. To perform useful computations — and enable practical quantum computing — qubits need to retain quantum information for sufficiently long amounts of time. During the last five years, C2QA researchers made significant strides in understanding this property, known as coherence, and the different factors that can limit coherence times. Materials science experts, for example, introduced tantalum-based qubits that exhibited longer coherence times than qubits made from other superconducting metals — and subsequently dedicated several years to characterizing and improving them. These qubits enabled C2QA researchers to demonstrate the first quantum error correction significantly beyond break-even. This work was led by Michel Devoret, who shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for earlier discoveries in quantum mechanics, which are foundational to today’s quantum systems. More recently, a team of C2QA researchers developed tantalum-based superconducting qubits with coherence times exceeding one millisecond — the longest ever reported for superconducting qubits.

“The first five years of C2QA have shown what’s possible when we bring together experts across disciplines and institutions to tackle some of the hardest challenges in quantum science,” said Andrew Houck, C2QA chief scientist and dean of Princeton University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. Houck served as C2QA director from 2021 to 2025. “We’ve laid a solid foundation that is informing the next phase of discovery, and I look forward to carrying this momentum into the next chapter of C2QA.”

In line with the “co-design” element of the Center’s name, cross-platform co-design has driven many important C2QA accomplishments. A new type of superconducting qubit, for example, was informed by recent progress in neutral atom qubits. Known as the superconducting dual rail, this new architecture promises increased error resilience. Similarly, C2QA researchers adapted methods from diamond-based sensors research to better understand and boost superconducting qubit coherence. Center researchers plan to continue harnessing the benefits of a cross-platform approach by pursuing neutral atom and diamond material systems in addition to the superconducting systems that were the focus of the first five years. This expansion to three physical platforms will enable C2QA researchers to apply successes in coherence-driven materials design to the realization of practical quantum sensors alongside quantum computers.

State-of-the-art characterization facilities at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) and the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) have been central to C2QA’s materials accomplishments — and will remain integral as the Center drives towards quantum advantage through coherence-driven materials design.

“DOE scientific user facilities are extraordinary resources, combining unique capabilities with the expertise of talented staff who understand the power of collaboration,” said Black, who previously served as CFN director. “In this next phase, C2QA plans even deeper engagement with NSLS-II and CFN.” NSLS-II and CFN are DOE Office of Science user facilities at Brookhaven Lab.

Beyond improving the performance of individual qubits, C2QA researchers have been puzzling over how to realistically integrate qubits into a computing system capable of solving real-world problems. While large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers will require hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of physical qubits, most quantum platforms can currently only accommodate a few thousand. To help overcome these physical constraints, C2QA researchers from 14 institutions developed a new framework for modular quantum system architectures. This means that instead of cramming millions of qubits into one massive system, the researchers would group qubits into multiple, smaller modules that can be unified into a single computing system.

During the next five years, C2QA researchers will develop the physical components needed for modular quantum computing — such as hardware for individual modules and structures to interconnect them — as well as quantum algorithms and error-correction strategies. By employing “vertical co-design” strategies across applications, architecture, devices, and materials, researchers will tailor each element based on current capabilities and future priorities, optimizing the overall system to tackle complex scientific challenges.

In addition to conducting groundbreaking research, C2QA has designed and executed workforce development programming to reach the Nation’s best and brightest minds at every educational and career stage. For example, C2QA summer schools introduce high school and undergraduate students to foundational QIS concepts at a level that coincides with the math and science they’ve already encountered in school. Recognizing the more immediate needs of the quantum workforce, the Center has also spearheaded QIS career fairs and self-study courses that provide practicing scientists and engineers with resources that could help them pivot into quantum careers. These efforts to build the quantum workforce pipeline will remain a hallmark of C2QA in the years ahead.

“C2QA has transformed how we think about quantum workforce development — not just by training students, postdocs, and faculty but by building cross-institutional pathways into quantum careers,” said C2QA Chief Operating Officer Kimberly McGuire, who also serves as the Center’s outreach, education, and workforce development leader. “From high school classrooms to national labs, C2QA has created a vibrant ecosystem where emerging talent can thrive, collaborate, and lead.”

James Misewich, associate laboratory director for the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven Lab, said, “Brookhaven’s stewardship of C2QA has already driven tremendous progress in quantum information science, and this renewal affirms both those achievements and the promise of what lies ahead. We’re proud to lead C2QA into its next phase of groundbreaking discoveries.”

C2QA’s partner institutions are California Institute of Technology; City College of New York; Columbia University; Cornell University; Harvard University; Howard University; IBM; DOE’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility; Johns Hopkins University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; NASA Ames Research Center; New York University; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Northwestern University; NY Creates; DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; Princeton University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Stanford University; Stony Brook University; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Illinois Chicago; University of Toronto; University of Washington; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; and Yale University.

The other National QIS Research Centers funded by the DOE Office of Science are the Quantum Science Center, Quantum Systems Accelerator, Q-NEXT, and Superconducting Quantum Materials & Systems Center.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is supported by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit science.energy.gov.

RPI News Release: RPI Launches Semiconductor CoLab to Advance Microelectronics Research and Education

RPI President Martin A. Schmidt ‘81, Ph.D., gives remarks at the Semiconductor CoLab opening event on October 24, 2025
New facility at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex supports collaborative research and workforce development

November 3, 2025 – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched the Semiconductor CoLab at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, establishing a dedicated 6,000-square-foot facility designed to advance semiconductor research and strengthen academic programming in microelectronics. The facility positions RPI as a key contributor to the nation’s semiconductor research infrastructure.

“When it comes to research and education in semiconductors, there’s no other place like Albany NanoTech,” said RPI President Martin A. Schmidt ‘81, Ph.D., at the October 24 ribbon-cutting event for the space. “We look forward to deepening our engagement with everyone here, and in so doing, driving the economic development of the region.”

The Albany NanoTech Complex is a world-renowned hub for research, development, and commercialization of nanotechnology and semiconductor innovation. RPI’s presence here strengthens the university’s partnerships with major industry players including IBM, GlobalFoundries, Micron, Applied Materials, and Tokyo Electron (TEL) Technology Center, America, LLC. The new space will also deepen ties with collaborators at partner academic institutions, including the University at Albany and Hudson Valley Community College.

The Semiconductor CoLab provides research workspaces for up to 40 researchers, faculty, and visiting scholars engaged in individual and collaborative projects. By co-locating research offices with a seminar capability and a flexible classroom space, the CoLab creates an integrated environment where investigation, discussion, and education occur in proximity.

The CoLab is located in the Zero Energy Nanotechnology (ZEN) building, a 356,000 square foot facility that serves as a living laboratory for clean and renewable energy technologies and houses many technology-driven companies.

“NY Creates is excited to welcome Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to our Albany NanoTech Complex’s ZEN building,” said Paul Kelly, NY Creates’ Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures and Chief Operating Officer, who joined area leaders in a roundtable discussion at the ribbon-cutting event. “Our collaboration with RPI can help further strengthen New York’s position as a global leader in semiconductor research and innovation, while opening new opportunities for workforce development and student and faculty engagement with joint research in areas such as integrated photonics, quantum, AI, advanced packaging, and more.”

RPI’s presence at the Albany NanoTech Complex began in 2024 and has since attracted more than 400 visitors from academic, industry, and community sectors. The Semiconductor CoLab expands this footprint and establishes permanent infrastructure for sustained research collaboration and educational programming.

The facility’s design emphasizes collaboration and accessibility, with open workspaces that encourage interaction among faculty, students, and industry partners. This configuration supports RPI’s objective of conducting high-impact research while providing students with experiential learning opportunities in authentic research environments.

The Semiconductor CoLab will host collaborative research projects, technical symposia, and workforce development programs aligned with national priorities in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. The facility is operational and available for research activities and educational programming.

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RPI: RPI and GlobalFoundries Partner on Semiconductor Research, Education, and Workforce Development Initiatives

SUNY News Release: Chancellor King Launches SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to Advance Semiconductor Research and Workforce Development

October 30, 2025

Supports New York’s Leadership in Next-Generation Semiconductor Innovation, Recruiting Top Faculty, and Supporting Academic-Industry Partnerships

Nearly $4 Million Investment in the First Two Years to Expand Industry-Relevant Projects, Increase the Number of Industry-Endowed Faculty, and Provide Student Internships

Albany, NY — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the launch of the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII), which was included in the 2025 State of the University Policy Agenda, to bolster future semiconductor research and workforce development. The new institute will support New York State’s leadership in next generation semiconductor innovation by leveraging the world-class infrastructure at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex so leading faculty researchers across SUNY’s four university centers can connect directly with experts from the industry consortia partners on site.

Specifically, the SUNY – NY Creates TII will work to:

  • establish a TII SUNY Corridor, which includes SUNY’s university centers and aligns with New York State’s growing semiconductor corridor,
  • create a TII Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, and
  • establish sustainable technology offerings; like access to semiconductor wafer services that include access to unique prototyping facilities at NY Creates and opportunities for students to experiment and learn, and start-up businesses to establish proof-of-concept initiatives in microelectronics design infrastructure in NYS.

“Thanks to Governor Hochul, New York State is a national and global leader in semiconductor innovation and research,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “The SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute will bring the best in higher education and industry together to help inspire the next generation of researchers and professionals. The Institute will benefit industry leaders who make New York their home as well as our extraordinary faculty who are leading groundbreaking research and preparing the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs.”

SUNY Trustee Courtney Burke, Chair of the Research and Economic Development Committee, said, “SUNY is a catalyst for great research thanks to our world-class faculty, students, and facilities. With committed leaders like Governor Hochul and our State Legislature, SUNY is able to undertake innovative efforts to ensure that we are not only at the forefront of semiconductor research, but that we move the entire field forward by leaps and bounds. The NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex is second to none and will continue to inspire research projects and students who want to join this growing industry.”

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State continues to invest in projects and programs that strengthen the state’s role in the resurgence of domestic semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. The new Technology Innovation Institute represents the latest step in growing this dynamic ecosystem by leveraging two of the state’s greatest assets to promote new industry growth.”

NY Creates President Dave Anderson said, “As we initiate a pathway for The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) strategic partnership, I am grateful for the Governor’s and Chancellor’s support of this effort, as we seek to strengthen academic-industry collaboration and drive innovation in semiconductor R&D and workforce development. The initiative builds on NY Creates’ partnership with SUNY, connecting world-class SUNY researchers with our global industry consortia partners. Additionally, it further opens the doors for students to gain access to the cutting-edge opportunities. We can work together to tackle industry-relevant challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies and facilitate a pipeline of skilled talent combined with research experience.”

Alex Oscilowski, President of TEL Technology Center America, said, “As an industry partner deeply committed to advancing semiconductor innovation, TEL is proud to support the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) by SUNY and NY Creates. This framework represents a necessary step forward in aligning academic excellence with industry needs to create a dynamic corridor for research, workforce development, and real-world impact. Initiatives like TII are investments in people, ideas, and the future of a resilient, high-impact industry.”

State University of New York at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez said, “For three decades, UAlbany students and faculty have benefited from the rich academic-industry partnerships fostered by Albany NanoTech’s uniquely collaborative environment and NY Creates’ unmatched semiconductor R&D facilities. The SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute will help extend those benefits throughout the SUNY system at a critical moment as we work collectively to ensure our teaching, research, and technology translation efforts strongly support New York’s nation-leading chips sector.”

State University of New York at Binghamton President Harvey Stenger said, “Binghamton University is excited to partner with the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute to advance and enhance the work we are doing in semiconductors. I am proud of the groundbreaking work in this area being done by the faculty in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. Providing opportunities for them to team up with other SUNY faculty and industry partners is essential for New York to cement its position as the global leader in semiconductor technology and for SUNY to open doors for students and graduates in this emerging field.”

State University of New York at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi said, “The University at Buffalo is proud to be part of the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute, and we look forward to collaborating with our industry partners and SUNY colleagues to position New York State at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing. This impactful initiative will expand opportunities for our students, create strategic partnerships, and drive breakthroughs that strengthen the innovation economy. We thank Governor Hochul and Chancellor King for their commitment to our scholarly community, and to advancing the state’s leadership in research and technology.”

State University of New York at Stony Brook President Andrea Goldsmith said, “This is a proud moment for Stony Brook University, and through the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute, our top scholars and field experts, along with state leadership and industry partners, will drive research in secure, high-quality semiconductor production, ultimately revolutionizing AI, microelectronics and biotechnology. With this initiative, our students, the next generation of innovators, will gain critical experience with ever-evolving technology and be prepared to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. I am grateful for the Governor’s and Chancellor’s leadership in establishing this effort and look forward to seeing its lasting success as we forge the next wave of semiconductor innovation.”

State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Higher Education Committee Chair, said, “I am pleased to see SUNY and NY Creates join forces to strengthen New York’s position as a national leader in semiconductor research and innovation. This new Technology Innovation Institute will give our students and faculty the tools and partnerships they need to translate cutting-edge research into real-world applications. By investing in this collaboration, we are preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers and ensuring that New York remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and high-tech job creation.”

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Internet and Technology Committee Chair, said, “The Technology Innovation Institute is an investment in both innovation and inclusion. By connecting SUNY research with real industry opportunities, we’re making sure New Yorkers, especially our students, can help build the future of tech right here at home.”

State Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman, Chair of the Higher Education Committee, said, “The SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute is a significant advancement for education and job training in New York. It directly links public universities with semiconductor industry leaders, ensuring SUNY students and faculty are at the forefront of research and equipped with the skills needed for this expanding field. I applaud Chancellor King and SUNY for their dedication to preparing New Yorkers for future jobs and enhancing our state’s technological leadership.”

State Assembly Science and Technology Committee Chair Steve Otis said, “Both SUNY and our education system have been the foundation of New York’s success in the technology economy. Companies are expanding in New York because of our educated workforce and leadership in research. SUNY’s Technology Innovation Institute will provide another vehicle to expand New York’s leadership in semiconductor innovation. Governor Hochul, Chancellor King, and the Legislature have been laser-focused on growing our infrastructure for continued progress in technology. Congratulations to SUNY on this announcement.”

SUNY – NY Creates TII will address high-impact, industry-relevant challenges by fostering academic-industry collaboration, facilitating recruitment of top faculty researchers, and cultivating a pipeline of skilled talent graduating from SUNY academic programs.

As the SUNY – NY Creates TII ramps up in the first two years, SUNY and NY Creates will contribute nearly $4 million to initially support:

  • faculty-industry research projects through initial seed grants, which are expected to be awarded during the Spring 2026 semester,
  • increases in the number of faculty, postdocs and students involved in projects and internships beginning in Fall 2026, which will be located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex. Eligible students will include students in microelectronic degrees and credentials, and
  • creating endowed professorships to recruit top researchers.

About the State University of New York
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country’s oldest school of maritime, the state’s only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.4 million students amongst its entire portfolio of credit- and non-credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.16 billion in fiscal year 2024, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.

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NY Creates Advancing Quantum Collaboration on the Global Stage

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NY Creates President participating on panel for Accelerating Japan U.S. Cooperation in Quantum Technologies

NY Creates President Dave Anderson joined leaders from across the U.S. quantum ecosystem in Tokyo for the workshop “Accelerating Japan–U.S. Cooperation in Quantum Technologies.”

Hosted at the International House of Japan, the event convened government, industry, and academic leaders to explore new pathways for international collaboration in quantum innovation.

President Anderson said, “New York is a nascent quantum cluster that’s certainly expanding rapidly. It is clearly it’s an ecosystem of quantum science and technology, but it has clusters across many parts of the state.” 

Representing the New York Quantum Cluster on the panel “Perspectives from Key U.S. Quantum Clusters,” Anderson highlighted how New York’s rapidly expanding ecosystem—anchored by NY Creates, IBM, UAlbany, and RPI—is driving breakthroughs in quantum computing, materials, and devices.

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Advanced Manufacturing Features AIM Photonics and NY Creates in “Enabling Quantum Leaps in PIC Technology”

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Amit Dikshit (right), AIM Photonics design enablement manager, at OFC 2024. The Optical Fiber Communication Conference is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.

A new feature from Advanced Manufacturing spotlights how AIM Photonics and NY Creates are driving innovation in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology.

Over the past decade, the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) has been instrumental in advancing U.S. manufacturing through its open-access, multi-project-wafer (MPW) platform, accelerating domestic development and prototyping of cutting-edge PICs.

At the heart of this progress is NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex world-class facility provides the technologies, advanced cleanroom infrastructure, and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing tools that enable AIM Photonics to deliver wafer-scale photonic integration and specialized prototyping.

Read the full article in Advanced Manufacturing: AIM Photonics: Enabling Quantum Leaps in PIC Technology

Collaborative NY Creates Research Published in Nature Communications Physics

Light and photonics design
Light and photonics design
Researchers from NY Creates, Boston University, Lightmatter, and Cornell Tech published in Nature Communications Physics, “Photonics for sustainable AI.” The research “explores the potential of photonics as a carbon-sustainable solution for the next-generation AI hardware.”
 

GE Aerospace Release Press: GE Aerospace Foundation Launches Next Engineers with University at Albany, miSci and NY Creates in New York’s Capital Region

Plans to reach 4,000 local students with engineering learning and development opportunities

October 7, 2025 – Niskayuna, New York – GE Aerospace Foundation announced today its partnership with University at Albany – State University of New York and Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation & Science (miSci) and NY Creates to launch the Next Engineers program in the New York Capital Region. As a key location in the continued expansion of Next Engineers, New York will play a vital role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of engineering leaders.  

“We are proud to inspire and train the next generation of engineering professionals in the New York Capital Region, where GE Aerospace’s roots stretch back for over a century,” said Germaine Hunter, Vice President, Workplace & Employee Experience at GE Aerospace. “Nearly 1,000 employees help advance the future of flight at the GE Aerospace Research Center where ideas become reality, making it a fitting location as we continue growing our Next Engineers program—a key part of our philanthropic commitment to empowering and supporting the communities we serve.” 

“NY Creates is excited to support this positive initiative enabling experiential learning for students in the Capital Region to expand the critical innovation-centered pipeline which underpins the growth of high-tech companies across New York State and beyond,” said Dr. Robert Geer, NY Creates Vice President for Workforce Development and Education. “We are thrilled to partner with GE Aerospace, the University at Albany, and MiSci to deliver programming that will lead to tangible results for countless students, unlocking lifelong career opportunities as we leverage our workforce development network with our partners to inspire the next generation of talent.”

Read the full GE Aerospace Press Release HERE. 

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