CATN2 and New York State offer programs that provide strategic support for economic outreach, technology acceleration, business incubation, pilot prototyping, and test-bed integration necessary for your success.
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Northeast Advanced Technology Education Center (NEATEC)
The Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center (NEATEC) is an ATE Regional Center funded by the National Science Foundation NEATEC fulfills the needs of the nanotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing industries in New York State and Western New England by supporting the education and training of technicians. Led by the University at Albany, the Center represents a collaborative partnership that includes manufacturers, community colleges, regional high schools, Fort Drum military installation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and refugee centers.
NEATEC is a Regional Center for Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Education funded by the National Science Foundation to serve as a critical, sustainable resource to create and maintain a skilled technical workforce for the semiconductor and nanotechnology industries in New York State and Western New England.
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Through an extensive network of community college, university, and industry partners, NEATEC will identify the essential technician competencies and skills required by such a workforce. NEATEC will develop curricular components and delivery methods to impart those skills to students. NEATEC will also create and disseminate educational materials to support curricula implementation at its community college and high school partners and provide professional development activities for K-12 schools and community college faculty. Lastly, through partner internships, co-ops, shadowing opportunities and outreach activities, NEATEC will educate current and future students regarding technological career pathways and expand the pipeline of K-12 students interested in semiconductor and nanotechnology career options.
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AMP Center High-Tech Data Analytics Workforce Training Hub
The AMP Center is a collaboration between University at Albany and SEMI offering open-access to a standard semiconductor manufacturing environment to address all aspects of the facilities ecosystem from tooling hardware, components and sub-systems to information technology, and facility operations.
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Our mission is to drive systematic progression in advanced manufacturing solutions by addressing the challenges confronting the semiconductor industry supply chain partners with a focus on:
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Root Cause Analysis with "lab-to-fab” testing of industry-supplier components and sub-systems using Equipment-level Test-beds;
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Data Utilization with “digital twin” analysis of industry-compliant facility management systems using Facility-level Test-beds;
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Output Control with “career pathways” training on industry-relevant hands-on experiential learning using Process-level Test-beds.
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CNSE Outreach
CNSE provides special events, programs, lectures, and tours sharing the story of innovation-based growth and educational opportunities available to CNSE students. In addition, CNSE offers its students and others who attend colleges and universities across New York State and beyond, as well as adult learners unique programs sparking a lifetime desire for learning, opening the doors for advancement.
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CNSE deploys numerous educational, community, arts/cultural, and public outreach programs, serving more than 141,000 individuals, including 29,000 students. Programs with a big impact across New York State are showcased for their power to educate and instill a sense of endless possibilities.
NY Loves Nanotech
NYSTAR programs
FUZEHUB Manufacturing Extension
NYS Grant Opportunities
Start-up New York
START-UP NY helps new and expanding businesses through tax-based incentives and innovative academic partnerships. START-UP NY offers new and expanding businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on or near eligible university or college campuses in New York State. Partnering with these schools gives businesses direct access to advanced research laboratories, development resources and experts in key industries.
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