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About the Engine
Putting the Florida semiconductor industry on the map.
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The importance of semiconductors to modern life cannot be overstated.
Semiconductors are essential components in modern electronics, powering our computers, smartphones, and all the other electronic equipment and devices our world depends on. Their development, manufacturing, packaging, and assembly is a multibillion-dollar industry with a vast impact on our daily lives and national security. Today, 98% of semiconductor packaging and assembly is done in foreign countries.
The Florida Semiconductor Engine will help bring that work back to U.S. shores and empower our state to tap into these enormous opportunities.
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Launched in 2024 by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the Engine currently covers a region of service that includes Florida’s I4 Corridor and spans 23 counties across the state. By creating a statewide semiconductor ecosystem, the Engine lays the foundation for sustainable growth, high-paying jobs and technological leadership to further enable Florida to play a key role in advancing the nation’s competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.
Headquartered at NeoCity—a 500-acre technology district in Osceola County, Florida in the Orlando region—the Engine brings together major Florida research institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, industry, and economic and workforce development partners.
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We’re working to:
- Support the reshoring of the semiconductor advanced packaging industry.
- Enhance national security.
- Create new high-wage, family-sustaining jobs.
- Lead the development of cutting-edge technologies that power our everyday lives.
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The Florida Semiconductor Ecosystem stretches from coast to coast with industrial, educational, and governmental resources to support semiconductor development.
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Mission
To transform the U.S. semiconductor advanced and specialty packaging industry through collaborative research and translation innovations, building the most advanced technical workforce, and creating regional economic prosperity.
Vision
To be a global leader in semiconductor advanced and specialty packaging based in Florida.
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Core Objectives
Partnership
Partnership
Strengthen, expand, and maintain a trusted network of partners to create and enhance the capacity for innovation in Florida and nationwide within the semiconductor sector.
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Research, Development and Translation
Research, Development and Translation
Drive research, development, and innovation in the semiconductor industry that a) is responsive to national and economic challenges, b) meets the needs of Florida stakeholders, and c) is respective to the limits and gaps in current research, technology, and industry practices.
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Industry and Business
Industry and Business
Foster the growth of startups and businesses through the development and advancement of critical technologies and innovations.
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Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Strengthen Florida’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem to develop skilled talent, expand quality jobs, and drive long-term economic growth.
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Regional Engagement
Regional Engagement
Strive for economic growth, economic prosperity, and economic participation by developing dynamic qualities within the Engine economy that transform core community assets for stronger economic performance. The Engine will seek to improve residents’ capabilities while building pathways to access new employment opportunities developed as a result of Engine activities.
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Sustainability and Longevity
Sustainability and Longevity
Increase the level of industrial and commercial investment in R&D and workforce development activities in Florida, meet evolving regional workforce needs, and develop new revenue streams through the creation of startup ventures, products, and other innovative business models.
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Economic Growth
Economic Growth
Prioritize, foster, and practice economic growth opportunities across the state for stakeholders in and beyond the Engine’s region of service.
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Join the Central Florida Semiconductor Cluster
Does your company build, supply, or support the semiconductor industry? The Florida Semiconductor Engine has partnered with Cenfluence to support the Central Florida Semiconductor Cluster, a network of 40+ companies driving the region’s chip industry forward. Join the Cluster today to get started.