The network is collaboratively developing innovative solutions in higher education to best support the onshoring of the advanced semiconductor and microelectronics industry and address the industries’ research and workforce needs by leveraging existing research, curricular and experiential learning assets, capabilities and expertise within the region. It aims to grow the collective capacity to support the domestic growth of robust semiconductor and microelectronics innovation and supply chain ecosystems. The network is currently focused on:
- Developing a common, secure, information-sharing platform to make it easier to identify expertise, equipment, facilities and curricular programs of interest to facilitate joint programming, research and/or outreach initiatives.
- Encouraging and promoting regional collaborations and workshops around opportunities to pursue funding that will grow regional capacity to support identified needs across the semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystems.
- Developing pilot mechanisms to connect existing research, facilities and curricular/training assets across the region to optimize their use to address regional needs and opportunities.
