Cuomo announces creation of second nanoscience hub

[hrmjustin]

By MATT DONDIEGO

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of 'Nano Utica' — a $1.5 billion investment by six leading technology companies to create a second major hub for nanotechnology research and development.

The coalition of technology businesses includes Advanced Nanotechnology Solutions Incorporated; SEMATECH; Atotech; IBM; Lam Research; and Tokyo Electron. The public-private partnership, led by College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and the SUNY Institute of Technology, will be located at the CSNE-SUNYIT Computer Chip Commercialization Center.

The new tech initiative is expected to create more than 1,000 new high-tech jobs and will build on the research and development programs under the supervision of ANSI and SEMATECH already under way at the CSNE campus, according to the Governor's Office. The facility is expected to be up and running by late 2014.

"With today's announcement, New York is replicating the tremendous success of Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering right here in Utica and paving the way for more than a billion dollars in private investment and the creation of more than 1,000 new jobs," Cuomo said. "The new Nano Utica facility will serve as a cleanroom and research hub for Nano Utica whose members can tap into the training here at SUNYIT and local workforce, putting the Mohawk Valley on the map as an international location for nanotechnology research and development. This partnership demonstrates how the new New York is making targeted investments to transition our state's economy to the 21st century and take advantage of the strengths of our world class universities and highly trained workforce."

Read more at http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2013-10-11-85429.113122-Cuomo-announces-creation-of-second-nanoscience-hub.html

[NYC_SKP]

1. Sounds great. Where is the first nanoscience hub?

I wonder.

[hrmjustin]

2. I had the same question.

[Champy]

5. Albany

http://www.sunycnse.com/Home.aspx

There is also a chip fabrication and high-tech complex north of Albany in Malta, NY.

[hrmjustin]

6. Thanks for the info.

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Is it just an accident that the next thread is "60% of Americans want a third party"?

Cuomo has that effect on me too.

[hrmjustin]

4. He does leave a lot to be desired.