NY SMART I-Corridor Tech

It is predicted by 2034, one in four U.S.-produced chips will be made within 350 miles of the NY SMART I-Corridor.

The NY SMART I-Corridor Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3) Tech Hub will be a comprehensive, all-in-one platform to assist small to medium businesses bringing new semiconductor technologies to market. As a leader in semiconductor research, RIT will leverage its expertise and resources to supercharge growth in semiconductor manufacturing in Upstate New York.

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RIT’s Role in the Tech Hub

As a premier technological university, RIT brings world-class expertise, facilities, and educational resources to the NY SMART I-Corridor initiative. Our involvement focuses on leveraging our strengths in applied research, industry partnerships, and innovation to drive regional economic growth and technological advancement. Under the leadership of Ryne Raffaelle, Vice President for Research at RIT, semiconductor manufacturing in Upstate New York will be bolstered by strategic partnerships with industry innovators to position the region as an emerging hub for next-generation microelectronics development.

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Ryne Raffaelle
Vice President for Research
585-475-2055
rprsps@rit.edu

Bringing RIT's Semiconductor Resources to Local Businesses

The cornerstone of RIT’s contribution to the NY SMART I-Corridor is the innovative Intellectual Property Front End web portal. Our IP Front End streamlines collaboration between industry and academia. This user-friendly portal serves as a single point of entry for businesses looking to:

  • Access RIT’s technology portfolio and available innovations
  • Navigate licensing opportunities and partnership agreements
  • Connect with relevant research teams and faculty experts
  • Receive guidance on IP protection, commercialization strategies, and funding opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor aims to supercharge semiconductor manufacturing in Upstate New York. In July 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration granted the tech hub approximately $40 million to implement multiple projects.

The universities participating in the NY SMART I-Corridor are the Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester, University at Buffalo, Cornell University, and Syracuse University. Each university has a concierge that can be contacted for more information on the university’s individual resources, or you can use the contact form below to contact the coordinator for all five universities.

Businesses will be able to directly search for solutions and opportunities in the IP Front End web portal. Before the release of the web portal, businesses can contact the NY SMART I-Corridor Innovation Coordinator for more information.

The Commercialization and Collaboration Center is an innovative end-to-end service that assists businesses in bringing new semiconductor technologies to market.

By facilitating collaboration between academia and business, Upstate New York will be cemented as the epicenter of U.S. semiconductor production. It is predicted by 2034, one in four American-made chips will come from within a 350-mile radius of the NY SMART I-Corridor.

Get in touch with the Tech Hub Coordinator at RIT

Complete the form to contact the NY SMART I-Corridor Innovation Coordinator, Christopher Foley, to ask questions, learn more about the initiative, or get started with RIT.

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