Rochester plays a critical role in NY Semiconductor Superhighway
US Congressman Joe Morelle and Matt Hurlbutt, President and CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise, discuss the recent Tech Hub award for the NY SMART I-Corridor and what it means for Rochester, NY, in this WROC TV GRE Why Roc segment. The $40 million award in federal funding, part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will invest in key technologies, including semiconductor research and advanced manufacturing. Our region is uniquely poised to excel in semiconductor production due to the highly trained workforce and world-class R&D. By 2030, the NY SMART I-Corridor will be within 300 miles of 25% of all the semiconductors produced in the US. Watch the full interview.