Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3)
Push the boundaries of semiconductor innovation
How C3 helps businesses
Innovation support
Businesses developing new strategies or preparing to meet investors can access support on patent landscape, patentability and freedom-to-operate, IP protection, and market and competitive insights, along with one-on-one mentoring.
Collaborative partnerships
Companies commercializing new products can partner with universities and industry to access prototyping and testing facilities at Cornell, Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, the University at Buffalo and the University of Rochester.
Access to capital
The NY THRIVE Innovation Voucher Program supports companies across the semiconductor ecosystem – including design, manufacturing, materials, process optimization and supply chain. Vouchers provide access to facilities, equipment and intellectual assets at participating universities.
Cross-sector collaboration
Partnership opportunities with universities, nonprofits, researchers, OEMs, startups and other participating organizations, supported through events, trainings and knowledge sharing across the Tech Hub.
Get Funded Access to Research
NY THRIVE innovation vouchers help businesses tap cutting-edge research facilities and expertise across New York’s rapidly growing semiconductor corridor.
Connecting Businesses with Cutting Edge Research Assets
The Tech Hub Resources & Innovation Vouchers for Enterprises (NY THRIVE) program supports businesses in commercializing new technologies by offering innovation vouchers. These vouchers can be used to access advanced facilities, specialized equipment, maker spaces, and research assistance provided by participating universities, nonprofit organizations, and companies across the region.
Why New York State?
50+
Partner academic and research institutions with major semiconductor facilities
$20 million
Syracuse University investment in new semiconductor facilities and faculty
$10 billion
Partnership organized to create nation’s first publicly owned High NA EUV Center
Commercialization and Collaboration Center
To keep the NY SMART I-Corridor at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, the C3 initiative is investing in research institutions and organizations – both those entering and those already engaged in the supply chain – that want to push the boundaries of innovation. C3 connects startups, universities, labs and manufacturers with the tools, expertise and capital needed to bring new semiconductor-related products to market – from proof of concept to scaling production – while removing barriers for diverse founders and institutions.
Grow your business with C3
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