Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3)

Push the boundaries of semiconductor innovation

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How C3 helps businesses

Innovation support

Expert guidance at every stage of semiconductor-related commercialization – from IP development and licensing to tech transfer, spinouts and more.

Collaborative partnerships

Access to a connected ecosystem of accelerators, incubators, prototyping labs and business mentors.

Access to capital

Navigation support for venture capital, non-dilutive funding, SBIR/STTR grants and NY THRIVE – a voucher program that supports the costs of using C3 assets for commercializing new technologies.

Cross-sector collaboration

Partnership opportunities with a wide range of universities, nonprofits, researchers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), early-stage startups and other participating organizations.

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

Learn more about the meaningful roles organizations can play in the NY SMART I-Corridor.

C3 Inquiries

For questions or inquiries related to the Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3), please email nysmarticorridorc3@syr.edu.

When reaching out, please include:

  • Company name
  • Contact information
  • Location
  • Tech Hub project of interest (e.g., C3)