The State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. has announced the creation of the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII). The new institute aims to advance semiconductor research and workforce development in New York State.
The TII will use resources at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, allowing faculty from SUNY’s four university centers, including Stony Brook University, to work closely with industry experts on site.
“Thanks to Governor Hochul, New York State is a national and global leader in semiconductor innovation and research,” King said. “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.”
The institute’s goals include addressing important challenges relevant to the semiconductor industry by encouraging collaboration between academia and industry, recruiting top faculty researchers, and training students for careers in technology fields.
During its first two years, SUNY and NY Creates plan to invest nearly $4 million to support these initiatives.
Stony Brook University is recognized as New York’s flagship public university and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which includes 71 leading research institutions across North America. In July, Stony Brook University entered into a partnership with onsemi—a major U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in silicon carbide power semiconductors—to build a $20 million semiconductor research facility on campus. This collaboration is expected to strengthen both Stony Brook’s role in advancing power semiconductor technology and provide students with practical experience for future roles in high-demand technology sectors.