Partnership

NY SMART I-Corridor

The future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is in New York State.

Backed by the federal CHIPS and Science Act, the NY SMART I-Corridor is uniting Upstate New York’s strengths in manufacturing, workforce development and research to build a globally leading tech hub.

Today, only 1% of semiconductor memory chips are currently produced in the United States. By 2034, one in four American-made chips will come from within a 350-mile radius of the NY SMART I-Corridor. No other area will account for a greater share of domestic production.

This foundation is already being set through collaborative strategies with businesses, higher education, economic development groups and community-based organizations that are redefining the future of technology.

How your business can connect with the NY SMART I-Corridor

Gain access to Upstate New York’s highly educated workforce, world class R&D assets, advanced infrastructure, globally competitive incentives and unparalleled industry support through tailored resources in three key focus areas.

Expand supply chain capabilities

The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics leads the Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN), which supports businesses seeking to enter, expand or strengthen their role within the supply chain by providing direct services through a coordinated network of partner organizations.

Discover skilled talent

Monroe Community College leads the Semiconductor Talent and Employer Partnership Upstate New York (STEP UP) – an employer-led initiative that coordinates investments in training infrastructure, wraparound supports and access to high-quality manufacturing careers to directly address talent needs and gaps.

Innovate with world-leading R&D resources

Syracuse University leads the Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3), which connects startups, universities, labs and manufacturers with the tools, expertise and capital needed to bring new semiconductor-related products to market – from proof of concept to scaling production.

One Super-region

The NY SMART I-Corridor is co-convened by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, CenterState CEO and OneROC and supported by a coalition of over 100 organizations – spanning leading businesses, higher education, economic development groups and community-based organizations.

Together – along with our SCAN, STEP UP and C3 component project partners – we are driving the transformational growth of our regional advanced manufacturing economy.

Want to get connected with the NY SMART I-Corridor?

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