Great news for Upstate New York! Today Senator Schumer announced the NY Smart I-Corridor won a $40M federal grant to boost the semiconductor industry. This is a huge win for Syracuse and will bring new opportunities for economic growth and job creation. Saab has been engaged from the start of the process and we are ready to lead the future of the U.S. tech industry.
The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse-Ithaca Innovation Corridor has been named a Tech Hub Winner! This prestigious award will bring $40 million in federal funding, with matching funds from New York State, to support the NY SMART I-Corridor to support semiconductor innovation, manufacturing, workforce training and business attraction, solidifying the region as a global leader in this industry. The NY SMART I-Corridor is one of only 12 award winners. This success would not be possible without the incredible bipartisan support from local, federal and state leaders, including U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, as well as Empire State Development, the collaboration of our partners from across Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Ithaca, particularly ROC 2025, Joseph Stefko, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Dottie Gallagher, and the leadership of our project leads Syracuse University, Monroe Community College, and University at Buffalo. Read more about today's announcement and how the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub will shift the trajectory of Upstate New York and deliver semiconductor solutions for the region, nation and world: https://lnkd.in/eD2xiBEQ
A bright day indeed for our region!