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(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York’s Albany NanoTech Complex as the site of the first National Semiconductor Technology Center, a key achievement that brings federal investment and positions the state as a leader in semiconductor R&D.

Albany, New York – Governor Kathy Hochul revealed that NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex has been selected as the site of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, the first National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) in the nation. The designation is a landmark for the state, bringing $825 million in federal funding through the Biden-Harris Administration’s CHIPS and Science Act. This move bolsters New York’s role in high-tech manufacturing and research, setting the state as a pivotal hub for semiconductor advancements in the U.S.

With a vision to strengthen U.S. semiconductor sovereignty and national security, this new initiative will leverage New York’s advanced research capabilities at Albany NanoTech, which houses the most sophisticated 300mm semiconductor R&D center in North America. The project aims to advance semiconductor manufacturing and secure technological independence in the global market.

“From day one of my administration, I pledged that New York State would lead the charge to bring back advanced manufacturing and R&D to the U.S., creating good jobs and economic opportunity in the process,” Governor Hochul said. “Thanks to the winning combination of federal CHIPS funding and New York’s determination and ingenuity, the Albany NanoTech Complex will be home to the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, and fuel America’s advanced manufacturing renaissance. I thank the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Commerce, Natcast, and our federal delegation for their partnership as we continue to work together to advance U.S. semiconductor leadership, safeguard our national security and create a brighter future for all.”

The EUV Accelerator, operated in partnership with Natcast, a key entity in the CHIPS initiative, will focus on advanced lithography—critical for producing the next generation of powerful, energy-efficient computer chips. This facility is expected to attract a wide array of research and development talent and further catalyze Upstate New York’s technology ecosystem. In a related move, New York previously committed $1 billion to the High NA EUV Lithography Center, a key factor in securing this federal investment.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a major proponent of the CHIPS Act, emphasized that the facility will make significant strides toward U.S. semiconductor leadership. “This is the dawn of a new day for Upstate NY and a turning point in U.S. leadership in semiconductor research. I am proud to announce America’s first major National Semiconductor Technology Center facility will be right here in Albany. This will help ensure advancements in semiconductors that will shape the next century are stamped ‘Made in America’ and not developed and made in places like China. Today, Uncle Sam is saying that Albany NanoTech is THE place for developing the next frontier of America’s technological future. I wrote the NSTC in my CHIPS & Science Law with Albany NanoTech as my inspiration, and now that dream is becoming a reality. Today we help usher in America’s next era of chip research and manufacturing, with Upstate NY leading the way.” Schumer said.

The NSTC designation has already attracted the support of prominent figures in the semiconductor industry, including IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna and representatives from Micron and Applied Materials, who have praised the complex’s capacity for transformative R&D. As the technology rapidly evolves, the Albany-based facility will play an instrumental role in training new generations of skilled semiconductor engineers, addressing both workforce development and economic growth needs in the region.

The initiative, set to provide NSTC members access to leading-edge research tools by 2025, will focus on enhancing U.S. semiconductor supply chain resilience and ensuring global competitiveness. This announcement marks a significant step in aligning U.S. capabilities with growing technological demands, while providing high-paying jobs for New Yorkers and fostering sustained economic progress.