Upstate NY Gets Big Money for Semiconductor Research

In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the United States ahead in the global tech race. The research will focus on something called extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography. This new tech could change how chips are made. The project is part of a larger plan to create jobs and compete with other countries like China.Senator Chuck Schumer, who announced the news, is excited about what this means for New York. "It's a big deal, " he said. "This research will help our military and economy stay ahead of the game. " The plan is for the center to start working next year. It's all part of the CHIPS and Science Act passed last year. This isn't the first time New York has been chosen for big tech projects. There have been other deals, like one with GlobalFoundries and Micron Technology. These projects are helping New York become a global hub for semiconductors. Schumer thinks this could make upstate New York the world's top spot for semiconductor research. But where will the other two research centers be? That's still a mystery, as the Department of Commerce hasn't made that announcement yet.