New York State Contract Reporter #2138328

Empire State Development seeks organization to establish and operate Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center in New York.

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking a qualified nonprofit or consortium to establish and operate a Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center in New York, targeting innovation in chip design and supporting the regional semiconductor ecosystem. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), New York State agency - Office: Contract Administration - Scope of Work: - Design, construct, develop, and operate a world-class chip design center serving Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, and NYC boroughs - May involve new construction or expansion/modification of an existing facility - Provide shared access to advanced electronic design automation (EDA) tools, computing resources, and secure design environments - Support chip design research, prototyping, and validation - Incubate and accelerate semiconductor startups, including IP guidance and commercialization support - Deliver workforce development and training programs for high-skill chip design roles - Establish performance metrics and regular reporting to the state - Products/Services Requested: - Construction, renovation, or leasehold improvements for the Center - Machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures for chip design and research - Access to industry-standard EDA tools and computing infrastructure - Startup incubation, commercialization support, and talent pipeline programs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Up to $25 million in grant funding for eligible capital costs (construction, renovation, equipment, soft costs) - MWBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise) and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) participation goals - Multiphasic competitive selection process - Focus on partnerships with industry, academia, and philanthropy - Annual performance reporting for up to five years post-completion - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; EDA tool providers (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA) are likely relevant for tool access - Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, academic/research institutions, or consortia led by such entities

Description

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking one qualified organization to lead the design, construction, development, and operation of a world-class Semiconductor Chip Design Center located in downstate New York. The Center may involve multiple partners and could be a new building or an expansion/modification of an existing structure. The project aims to establish and operate the Center, provide access to advanced chip design tools and infrastructure, support chip design research and prototyping, incubate startups, deliver workforce development programs, and establish performance metrics with regular reporting to New York State. The Center will serve the counties of Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, and the five boroughs of New York City.

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