10.25.2023

Across The Country, Newly Announced Tech Hubs Made Possible By Schumer-Led Bipartisan CHIPS And Science Act Will Drive Innovation, Bring Back Manufacturing, And Create Jobs

This week, the Biden Administration announced thirty one Tech Hubs across the country. These Tech Hubs were made possible by the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act led to passage by Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats and signed by President Biden. These Tech Hubs will drive job creation, bring manufacturing back from overseas, and boost American competitiveness in communities across the country.

Alabama

Alabama Political Reporter: Birmingham scores Federal Tech Hub Spot, competes for $75M funding boost. “Today, Birmingham proudly takes its place among 31 regions announced as a federal Tech Hub, competing under a program with the potential to pour $75 million into the local economy.” [Alabama Political Reporter, 10/23/23]

Birmingham Times: Birmingham Designated Federal Tech Hub, Could Attract $75 Million in Investments. “Birmingham’s metro area is among 31 nationwide to receive a federal Tech Hub designation, following a competitive process involving nearly 200 other metro areas. This puts the region in line for up to $75 million in investments that will spur innovation and create jobs. Birmingham’s application focused on artificial intelligence and biotechnology and the development of personalized medicine. [Birmingham Times, 10/23/23]

Colorado

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO): “There's no state better positioned than Colorado to serve as a Regional Tech Hub for quantum computing. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, Colorado will continue to lead the country in quantum technology and help America lead the world in next-generation tech.” LINK

Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO): “Quantum computing is going to be a big part of our economy in the coming years. And now, Colorado is going to play a central role with our brand new tech hub!” LINK

Denver Gazette: Biden administration dubs Colorado a technology hub. “The Biden administration on Monday designated Colorado as a Tech Hub. The designation is aimed at helping the state's quantum computing industry grow with the help of millions of dollars in federal grants.” [Denver Gazette, 10/24/23]

Colorado Sun: Colorado named U.S. Tech Hub for quantum computing. “The designation was one of 31 awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, enacted as part of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The goal is to invest in American-built innovation and spread the commercialization and workforce beyond the two coasts.” [Colorado Sun, 10/20/23]

Denver Business Journal: Colorado's quantum industry is about to get a major boost from the U.S. government. “Colorado businesses, higher education and policymakers have been working on proposals since March that would earn a tech hub designation.” [Colorado Business Journal, 10/20/23]

Denver Post: Colorado designated as official tech hub for quantum industry. “Colorado has been designated as an official technology and innovation hub for the quantum industry, opening up tens of millions of dollars in funding and elevating the region’s profile as a leader in the field. Gov. Jared Polis said the Biden administration notified the state Friday that it was chosen as a tech hub under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.” [Denver Post, 10/20/23]

KDVR: Colorado designated as federal technology, innovation hub. “Colorado’s technical businesses and scientific advancements have been shared across the world — and out of this atmosphere — and now those accomplishments have been federally designated. In April, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new public-private initiative, TechHubNow!, to position Colorado for designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) under the CHIPS and Science Act. Six months later, Colorado is now a Tech Hub focused on quantum industry advancement.” [KDVR, 10/20/23]

Delaware

Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE): “HUGE NEWS, Delaware! @US_EDA has selected the Greater Philadelphia region as a Tech Hub for life sciences. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, this investment will drive medical innovation and create good-paying jobs in our region — a win-win!” LINK

Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE): “I'm thrilled that our tri-state area has been designated as a Tech and Innovation Hub by @CommerceGov! Our universities, dynamic businesses, & culture of innovation make DE a strong choice for this designation that will create new jobs & develop new cures.” LINK

Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia receives biotechnology hub designation from Biden administration. “The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday named Philadelphia one of 31 tech hubs across the country that are now eligible for up to $500 million in federal funds to help increase innovation in more corners of the country. The Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub scored the designation to advance biotechnology precision and prediction. The coalition consists of more than 50 organizations across New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania and is led by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The groups came together to vie for the bid.” [Philadelphia Business Journal, 10/23/23]

Technical.ly: Delaware nabbed part of a regional EDA Tech Hubs designation. “It’s official, Delaware: We’re a tech hub.” [Technical.ly, 10/23/23]

Florida

South Florida Business Journal: Dept. of Commerce names South Florida a national climate tech hub. “The region could qualify for millions of dollars of funding due to the designation.” [South Florida Business Journal, 10/24/23]

Refresh Miami: Federal government designates South Florida as one of 31 Tech Hubs, with focus on climate. “South Florida has just received major validation of its climate tech prowess from none other than President Joe Biden himself.” [Refresh Miami, 10/23/23]

Georgia

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA): “I congratulate Mayor Johnson and everyone in Augusta-Richmond County, and I thank President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Raimondo for their continued collaboration as we lead Georgia forward." LINK

Augusta Chronicle: Augusta named part of federal Tech Hub with focus on energy storage. “The Augusta area has been named as part of a federal 2023 Tech Hub that also covers parts of South Carolina. The designation was announced Monday by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in a press release. It was established by the CHIPS and Science Act, and designated hubs are eligible to apply for $50-75 million in investment.” [Augusta Chronicle, 10/24/23]

WRDW: Region earns ‘tech hub’ designation to work on clean-energy tools. “The CSRA is included in one of 31 so-called U.S. tech hubs announced Monday by the Biden administration. The administration says the tech hubs economic development initiative is designed to strengthen a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy technology to boost U.S. competitiveness.” [WRDW, 10/23/23]

Illinois

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL): “Big news: @SenDuckworth and I just announced two new Regional Tech Hubs coming to Illinois! The Tech Hubs reaffirm our national leadership in quantum & biomanufacturing, helping Illinois capture the next generation of economic opportunity. Illinois is the state for innovation.” LINK

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL): “A great win for Illinois! These Tech Hubs mean greater innovation, investment and job creation in our state. I was proud to advocate alongside @GovPritzker and @SenatorDurbin for these projects—Illinois is ready to bring our state, nation and world into the future.” LINK

NBC Chicago: Illinois tech hubs to focus on crop production, quantum computing, White House says. “The White House announced a series of tech hubs across the country to focus on issues related to artificial intelligence, clean energy and more, and two of those hubs will be located in Illinois. According to the Biden Administration, hubs based in Chicago and Champaign were among 31 projects tabbed to receive funding through the program.” [NBC Chicago, 10/23/23]

The Pantagraph (IL): Central Illinois site among 31 chosen as 'tech hub' by Biden administration. “Two Illinois programs, one in the quantum realm and the other in the biotechnology space, were among 31 selected as "tech hubs" by the Biden administration on Monday. The ‘tech hubs’ program is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy technology that will advance American competitiveness.” [The Pantagraph, 10/23/23]

Indiana

Indianapolis Business Journal: Feds pick Indiana as biotech hub, putting it in running for millions in funding. “The technology hub designation makes Indiana eligible to compete against 30 other designated hubs in hopes of landing up to $70 million in federal funding to implement its program.” [Indianapolis Business Journal, 10/23/23]

Indianapolis Star: Indiana group lands regional tech hub status. Here's why that's a big deal. “Indiana’s Applied Research Institute secured another massive economic development win for the state Monday after a federal agency designated Heartland BioWorks, a group of Indiana stakeholders, as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub. The designation, from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, allows Heartland BioWorks to compete for up to $75 million in grants later this year, according to a Monday news release.” [Indianapolis Star, 10/23/23]

WXIN: The federal government chose Indiana as one of more than two dozen tech hubs across the country. The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration designated Heartland BioWorks as a regional technology and innovation hub. Bloomington-based Applied Research Institute Inc. made the announcement Monday. Heartland BioWorks, a consortium of several groups, including universities, municipalities, economic development organizations and companies, aims to make central Indiana a leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing.” [WXIN, 10/23/23]

Kansas

Kansas City Business Journal: KC region becomes federally designated tech hub. “As part of a regional consortium, the Kansas City metro etched out a big win: becoming one of 31 federally designated tech hubs.” [Kansas City Business Journal, 10/23/23]

KSHB: Kansas City region selected by Biden administration as biologics, biomanufacturing tech hub. “The Kansas City area has been selected by the Biden administration as one of 31 technology hubs across the nation as part of an initiative aiming to spur innovation and create jobs. The Kansas City Inclusive Biologics and Biomanufacturing Tech Hub (KC BioHub) will focus on the development and manufacturing of animal and human vaccines and other related technologies.” [KSHB, 10/23/23]

Louisiana

The Advocate: Louisiana wind energy coalition earns coveted Tech Hub nod from Department of Commerce. “A Louisiana wind energy consortium, led by a flock of education, business and government institutions, has been named a Tech Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, federal officials announced Monday. The Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propellor, or the GLOW Propellor, was one of 31 coalitions — out of nearly 400 applicants — to receive the coveted Tech Hub designation, according to a Department of Commerce news release.” [The Advocate, 10/23/23]

WVLA: LSU-led group named as energy tech hub by President Joe Biden. “A Louisiana State University group has been listed as a tech hub in President Joe Biden’s efforts to grow and strengthen the economy. According to Biden and the Economic Development Administration (EDA), an LSU-led group, Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind (GLOW) Propeller, was chosen among 31 tech hubs to update American manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen the nation’s economy and national security within 10 years.” [WVLA, 10/23/23]

Maine

Portland Press Herald: Maine is named a forest bioproducts tech hub, opening door to investment. “Maine has been designated a federal Forest Bioproducts Tech Hub and could receive $50 million to $75 million to accelerate research and development of natural polymers and other wood fiber bioproducts to replace plastics and toxic chemicals, Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday.” [Portland Press Herald, 10/23/23]

Bangor Daily News: Maine designated as federal ‘tech hub’ for forest products. “A Maine government and business consortium has been awarded the federal designation of ‘tech hub’ for the development of the state’s forest bioproducts sector. The entity recognized by the Biden-Harris administration is called Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub. It is a partnership of the Maine Technology Institute, the state of Maine and more than 30 Maine industries, businesses and institutions of higher education, including the University of Maine, the Roux Institute, the Maine Community College System, Sappi, IDEXX, Thornton Tomasetti, FOR/Maine, the AFL-CIO, the Maine Venture Fund and more.” [Bangor Daily News, 10/23/23]

Maryland

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD): “The CHIPS and Science Act jumpstarted the return of manufacturing across the United States and its Regional Tech Hub program will do the same for high-tech industries and the incredible entrepreneurs across the Baltimore region.” LINK

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD): “Big news: Baltimore has landed 1 of 31 Tech Hubs launching around the US following our passage of the CHIPS & Science Act! MD has always been a leader in science & innovation. With this new hub, we’ll tap into MD ingenuity to create more jobs & sharpen America’s competitive edge.” LINK

Baltimore Business Journal: Greater Baltimore named federal tech hub for AI and biotech jobs, investment. “The federal government designated the Baltimore region as a federal tech hub on Monday, a move that could funnel millions of dollars into the region and create tens of thousands of jobs. Baltimore is one of 31 federal Tech Hubs, a Biden administration initiative overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration. The region will compete with the other tech hubs for a slice of $10 billion in federal funding over five years. The Baltimore region plans to use federal money to blend artificial intelligence with biotechnology to create innovative health care products.” [Baltimore Business Journal, 10/23/23]

Baltimore Sun: Baltimore region selected as federal tech hub for artificial intelligence and biotechnology. “The Baltimore region has been awarded a federal designation as a national tech hub, which could generate hundreds of millions of dollars of investment and create tens of thousands of jobs. The region, which includes Baltimore and seven surrounding counties, was selected as one of 31 cities or regions for the federal Tech Hubs Program, putting the area in line for a share of $10 billion in federal funding over five years, including $500 million appropriated for an initial round.” [Baltimore Sun, 10/23/23]

CBS Baltimore: Baltimore designated a federal tech hub, setting path for millions in funding. “Baltimore City has been named a ‘Tech Hub’ as part of a highly competitive federal program to expand manufacturing across the country, making the city legible for a slice of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. The Greater Baltimore Committee led the Baltimore Tech Hub, a consortium that applied for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program. Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.” [CBS Baltimore, 10/23/23]

Maryland Matters: Baltimore ‘Tech Hub’ designation means region could compete for billions in federal economic development funding. “Could Maryland become the center of predictive health care in America? That’s what state officials and business leaders hope with the designation Monday of the Baltimore Tech Hub.” [Maryland Matters, 10/23/23]

Massachusetts

Boston Globe: Biden administration announces 31 Tech Hubs, including three in New England. “Three communities in New England are among 31 across the country that will be designated Tech Hubs, the Biden administration announced Monday, as the federal government seeks to expand economic opportunity and technological innovation into a greater variety of regions. More than 370 applicants from 49 states and four territories applied to be designated as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs through the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, according to a statement from the White House. Among the designations selected are the Ocean Tech Hub based in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the ReGen Valley Tech Hub in New Hampshire, and the Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub in Maine, the statement said.” [Boston Globe, 10/23/23]

Minnesota

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN): “This Tech Hub designation is a tribute to our cutting edge Minnesota businesses and our incredible workers.” LINK

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN): “Minnesota is a leader in medical innovation – and we aren't going to slow down. We’ve been designated as a medical technology hub to center us as a global leader in the industry. I proudly supported the CHIPS and Science Act that is making projects like this possible.” LINK

CBS Minnesota: Biden administration designates Minnesota medical tech hub for federal investment. “A consortium in Minnesota has been federally designated as one of 31 inaugural "Tech Hubs" across the country. On Monday, the Biden administration announced the destination of the Tech Hubs, saying they will "catalyze investment in technologies critical to economic growth, national security, and job creation, and will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to American competitiveness." The regions were designated through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration.” [CBS Minnesota, 10/23/23]

KEYC: Multi-million-dollar investment in medical technology coming to Minnesota company. “Some major federal funding is coming to Minnesota to support medical technological innovation. Monday, Senator Amy Klobuchar announcement that Minnesota MedTech 3.0 was designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs in the country. The goal of MedTech 3.0 is to bring together Minnesota hospitals, research institutions and medical device manufacturers to integrate artificial intelligence, data science and device manufacturing into the industry.” [KEYC, 10/23/23]

KSTP: Minnesota medical tech hub earns federal designation, in line to get millions in funding. “A group of large Minnesota companies and Greater MSP Partnership have been chosen as one of the country’s 31 inaugural “tech hubs” for their plan to improve medical technology. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the tech hubs on Monday, including Minnesota MedTech 3.0. The plan, which is led by Greater MSP Partnership, brings hospitals, researchers and medical manufacturers together in an effort to speed up innovation in the industry, create new jobs and, ultimately, improve health care. In particular, the goal is to integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science into new medical technology.” [KSTP, 10/23/23]

Star Tribune: Minnesota's newly designated med-tech hub eligible for millions in federal funding. “Minnesota is now eligible to compete for millions in federal dollars after being designated a tech hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce. President Joe Biden announced 31 hubs on Monday. "The U.S. will lead the world again in innovation across the board," Biden said at a White House event Monday announcing the decision. The new program aims to spread the benefits of tech sector growth beyond traditional hubs from California's Silicon Valley to Boston, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.” [Star Tribune, 10/23/23]

Missouri

Montana

Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT): “?? After a years-long push under my bipartisan CHIPS Act, Montana is being named a Regional Tech Hub. Proud to have secured this designation to strengthen US security, turbocharge Montana's economy, and keep us the leader in manufacturing and innovation in the race against China.” LINK

Billings Gazette: Laser tech, robotic vehicles, drive Montana "tech hub". “Bozeman’s niche laser industry will anchor a federally funded Western Montana technology hub. The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the Western Montana selection as one of 31 hubs designated to advance next-generation electronics research and manufacturing. Congress approved the hubs in 2022 as part of a $52-billion plan to wean the United States from foreign-built semiconductors and related technology.” [Billings Gazette, 10/23/23]

Daily Montanan: Montana consortium designated as Regional Technology and Innovation Hub. “A consortium of Montana businesses, universities and workforce development groups have been designated as one of 31 newly announced Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs that will be able to utilize portions of $75 million in grant money to advance American technology. The Headwaters Hub, led by Accelerate Montana, was one of the 31 consortiums to receive the designation out of 370 that applied, according to the White House.” [Daily Montanan, 10/23/23]

Missoulian: Montana officials giddy over state's selection as 'tech hub'. “The details about actual long-term economic benefits that may come to pass are a bit vague, but the top elected officials in Montana are touting Monday’s announcement that the state has been selected as a “regional tech hub” by the federal Economic Development Administration. Federal officials say that what will be known as the Headwaters Hub will make Montana eligible to compete for a share of $500 million worth of federal funds in order to become a “global leader in smart, autonomous, photonic remote sensing technologies.”” [Missoulian, 10/23/23]

NBC Montana: Montana wins federal Tech Hub designation. “Montana, along with 30 other regions, earned the title of Regional Tech Hub. Now they can compete for millions of dollars in funding. “We showed them what rural can do,” said Mary Craigle, the bureau chief at the Montana Department of Commerce. This recent development is thanks to the CHIPS And Science Act, the goal of which is to bring more production back to the United States.” [NBC Montana, 10/23/23]

Nevada

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV): “In Nevada, we've already created thousands of clean energy jobs - and yesterday, @POTUS designated @unevadareno as a Tech Hub for the nation. Nevada is an innovation state and I'm going to keep leading efforts to deliver the critical investments we need to lead the 21st century.” LINK

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV): “NV is uniquely positioned to power our clean energy future. I’m proud to announce that through a program I helped create, @unevadareno has been designated a Tech Hub. It's now one step closer to securing funding & resources to bolster local innovation to create good-paying jobs.” LINK

KLAS: Nevada will share in $500 million for ‘tech hubs’ across the US. “Nevada and 31 other states will share in $500 million from the Biden administration for technology hubs to advance innovative solutions. U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen said Monday that Nevada’s tech hub would be at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). In an announcement in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden said the tech hubs will create jobs in industries that are already concentrated where grants are headed.” [KLAS, 10/23/23]

Las Vegas Review-Journal: UNR designated as ‘Tech Hub’ by Biden administration. “President Joe Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Monday announced the designation of 31 “Tech Hubs” across the country, including one at the University of Nevada, Reno. The Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other Electric Vehicle Material Loop led by UNR aims to build a globally competitive lithium lifecycle operation that spans the extraction process to the manufacturing and the recycling process of lithium batteries, which are used in electric vehicles.” [Las Vegas Review-Journal, 10/23/23]

Reno Gazette Journal: Northern Nevada’s ‘lithium loop’ added to list of 31 regional tech hubs. “Northern Nevada’s burgeoning lithium and battery materials sector received a jolt Monday after being designated as a regional tech hub by the Biden administration. President Joe Biden named the “Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop” as one of 31 federally recognized regional tech hubs across the nation. The loop, which includes the greater Reno area and the surrounding region, will be able to qualify for grants to further develop the sector. The tech hub program is part of efforts by the Biden administration to drive investment in areas outside of major metropolitan hubs.” [Reno Gazette Journal, 10/23/23]

New Hampshire

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH): “Thrilled that the EDA has designated ReGen Valley Consortium, led by @armi_usa, as a Tech Hub! This will grow Southern New Hampshire’s leadership in regenerative medicine, create jobs and ensure the life-saving therapies of the future are developed right here in New Hampshire.” LINK

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH): “Excited to announce the designation of the ReGen Valley Tech Hub, led by @armi_usa and centered in New Hampshire, which will help further its work and grow NH’s innovation-based economy. The CHIPS and Science Act continues to deliver for our state!” LINK

WMUR: Southern New Hampshire tabbed 'regional tech hub' by US Economic Development Administration. “‘ReGen Valley’ in southern New Hampshire is now considered one of the nation's new technology hubs. The Biden administration on Monday recognized the new ‘ReGen Valley’ tech hub, which will be led by local biotech company Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, along with 30 other regional tech hubs across the country.” [WMUR, 10/24/23]

NH Business Review: Millyard biotech effort selected as ‘Tech Hub.’ “Forget ManchVegas. The smart money is betting Manchester will become known as ‘ReGen Valley,’ the global leader for biotech manufacturing. The effort led by the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute was named a Tech Hub on Monday by the Biden-Harris Administration, one of 31 programs in the country singled out for economic development by the U.S. Department of Commerce.” [NH Business Review, 10/24/23]

New York

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY): “Upstate NY is getting the benefits of our CHIPS & Science Act, and so are 29 other Tech Hubs designated across America!

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??Securing US leadership in the technologies of the future.” LINK

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY): “Proud to announce that Binghamton and the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region will be home to two new tech hubs, thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act! These hubs will create good-paying jobs and make NY a leader in battery tech and semiconductor innovation.” LINK

Buffalo News: Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region chosen as federal 'tech hub' in bid for funding. “The stretch of upstate including Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse has been chosen as a federally designated “tech hub,” giving the region a chance at upward of $75 million in funding aimed at transforming its economy into the Silicon Valley of the microchip industry. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, who pushed both for creation of the tech hub program and the unusual three-city coalition that won that designation, is scheduled to visit all three cities on Monday to announce the award.” [Buffalo News, 10/23/23]

Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Binghamton named U.S. Tech Hub for battery innovation. What it means for Southern Tier. “The wins keep coming for Binghamton University’s New Energy New York project, which has banked nearly $120 million in grant funding and is in the running for $160 million more to grow the Southern Tier’s battery economy. Binghamton has now been designated America’s Tech Hub for battery innovation, a formal distinction that will allow the region to compete for a chunk of the $500 million in Phase 2 grant funding offered through the federal program.” [Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, 10/23/23]

Democrat & Chronicle: Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse receive Tech Hub designation. What does that mean?. “Billions in federal funding may be coming to upstate New York's three biggest cities — Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse — as their entry was selected as one of 31 regions across the U.S. to receive federal Tech Hub designation. Officially known as the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation-Corridor Consortium, or NY SMART I-Corridor, the "semiconductor super-highway" along the New York State Thruway will help the region become a globally-recognized semiconductor manufacturing hub in the next decade, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced Monday inside NextCorps in downtown Rochester.” [Democrat & Chronicle, 10/23/23]

Syracuse Post Standard: Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo win US designation as national tech hub for computer chips. A region that spans Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo has won a U.S. competition to become one of 31 national tech hubs, a designation that could help unleash billions of dollars in new investment in Upstate New York. President Joe Biden plans to announce the winning regions today, including the Upstate New York consortium. The selection follows a nationwide competition that attracted 378 applications from 48 states and three territories. The three Upstate New York cities will form a national tech hub specializing in semiconductor manufacturing and research, making the region eligible for a share of up to $10 billion in federal aid to stimulate investment in new technologies.” [Syracuse Post Standard, 10/23/23]

Ohio

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH): In the 20th century, Akron workers grew their city into the rubber capital of the world. Today's announcement builds on that history. With Akron at the center of our sustainable materials innovation, Ohio will lead in building the industries of the future” LINK

Akron Beacon Journal: Akron wins regional tech hub status, will compete for millions in federal funds. “Akron could be eligible for $70 million in federal funding after being designated a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub from the U.S. Department of Commerce. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced Monday morning that Akron was one of 31 tech hubs selected from a pool of nearly 400 applicants. According to Brown, the hub will build on Akron’s leadership in the rubber industry and position the region to lead in producing sustainable polymers — the next generation of rubber and plastics.” [Akron Beacon Journal, 10/23/23]

Cleveland.com: Akron gets White House designation as tech hub for sustainable polymer development. “President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday designated Akron one of 31 “Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs” that will be eligible for hefty federal grants funded from a $10 billion chunk of money from last year’s CHIPS and Science Act. White House officials said that for too long economic growth and opportunity has clustered in a few cities on the nation’s east and west coasts.” [Cleveland.com, 10/23/23]

Crain’s Cleveland Business: Akron’s sustainable polymer consortium selected for federal tech hub funding. “An Akron coalition made up of leaders in the polymer industry was one of 31 applicants—out of a pool of 500—selected to receive a federal Regional Technology and Innovation Hub development grant, the Biden Administration announced on Monday, Oct. 23.” [Crain’s Cleveland Business, 10/23/23]

Rubber News: Sherrod Brown helps designate Akron as Tech Hub for rubber development. “A new chapter is being written in the city’s rich history as an epicenter of the rubber world, as Akron has been selected as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce.” [Rubber News, 10/23/23]

Oklahoma

Tulsa World: 'A defining moment for Tulsa': City earns 'Tech Hub' designation. “The federal government has named Tulsa a “Tech Hub” — a designation that opens the door to up to $75 million in federal funding for a local consortium that’s working to establish the region as a global leader in advanced autonomous technologies. Tulsa was one of 31 Tech Hubs selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration as part of a $500 million investment in strengthening the country’s economic and national security.” [Tulsa World, 10/23/23]

KOSU: Tulsa, Texoma designated as tech hubs, opens door for millions in federal grants: “Tulsa and the Texoma region are now officially recognized by the federal government as technology hubs — and the local tech sectors are looking at money tied to the designation.” [KOSU, 10/23/23]

KTUL: Tulsa recognized as 'Tech Hub' by Economic Development Administration. “Today, Tulsa was named a “Tech Hub” by the Economic Development Administration as part of a historic $500 million investment in U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. Tulsa’s proposal, the Tulsa Hub for Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy, will advance the development of autonomous systems such as unmanned aerial systems, drones, cybersecurity, and generative AI. The designation solidifies the Greater Tulsa Region as a leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of autonomous technologies critical to the United States.” [KTUL, 10/23/23]

Oregon

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR): “Great news for @OregonState, the @cityofCorvallis, @Portland_state & all of Oregon for jobs & the cutting-edge research that flows from the #TechHubs investments made by the CHIPS & Science Act.” LINK

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR): “These hubs coming to Oregon will generate jobs, help support our state’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and national security, renewable energy, and ensure Oregon’s Mass Timber economy remains sustainable and can continue to innovate and thrive.” LINK

KOIN: 2 national tech hubs coming to Oregon for semiconductor, housing focus. “Two national tech hubs are coming to Oregon as part of an effort to bolster the United States as a global leader in technology, lawmakers announced Monday. The hubs, both led by Oregon State University, will focus on the semiconductor industry along with affordable and sustainable housing. The Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub aims to become a global leader in microfluidics development for semiconductor tech and electronic cooling, officials announced.” [KOIN, 10/23/23]

Oregon Capital Chronicle: White House names Oregon as tech hub for semiconductors, mass timber. “Oregon could receive tens of millions of dollars from the federal government for semiconductors and mass timber after the Biden administration announced Monday that the state will be home to two of 31 technology hubs. The hubs span 32 states and Puerto Rico. They’re meant to spur innovation and create jobs, particularly high-paying jobs outside of existing tech centers like San Francisco and Seattle.” [Oregon Capital Chronicle, 10/23/23]

Portland Business Journal: OSU up for millions in federal funds after landing 2 tech hubs from Biden administration. “The Biden administration on Monday selected Oregon State University to develop two technology hubs, one for mass timber, the other for a type of semiconductor and power electronics cooling. They were among 31 tech hubs designated nationwide out of some 400 applicants. They can now apply for between $40 million and $70 million each for implementation funding. Five to 10 hubs are expected to get those grants, the administration said.” [Portland Business Journal, 10/23/23]

Pennsylvania

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA): “BREAKING NEWS: Philadelphia has been selected as a Regional Tech Hub for life sciences. This transformative investment will further cement Southeastern Pennsylvania as a national and global leader in medical innovation.” LINK

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA): “Woohoo! This tech hub in Philly is a critical step in our effort to make more sh*t in America & lift up forgotten communities. This means more good paying jobs for working people!! Thank you @POTUS for investing in Philly & North Central PA.” LINK

Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia region won a new federal tech hub designation for life sciences. “The Philadelphia region has been selected as one of 31 federal innovation and technology hubs, making the area eligible to compete for a grant of up to $75 million to advance the area’s life sciences industry, the Biden administration announced Monday. The Greater Philadelphia Region Precision Medicine Tech Hub was selected from among more than 370 applications for the Tech Hub designation, created by last year’s CHIPS and Science Act, which aimed to rejuvenate advanced manufacturing in the United States.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 10/23/23]

Rhode Island

Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI): “GOOD NEWS: Biden Admin selected RI as 1 of 31 #TechHubs across the U.S. @CommerceRI will lead new regional Tech Hub to advance innovation in ocean tech, from undersea robotics to ocean engineering, & help position RI as a global force in the growing ocean economy.” LINK

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI): “Great news! Rhode Island received one of the inaugural Tech Hub designations through @CommerceGov. This designation along with two Strategy Development Grants will help create jobs, foster talent, and strengthen our local and regional economy for generations.” LINK

Rhode Island Current: R.I. Commerce-led ocean technology group wins coveted federal recognition. “Plans to establish Rhode Island’s spot as a global leader in ocean innovation and technology have earned a competitive and coveted federal endorsement, with the potential for up to $75 million in funding.” [Rhode Island Current, 10/25/23]

Boston Globe (Column): ?? The Ocean State wins some love (and maybe a bunch of money) from President Biden. “Get ready to start hearing a lot more about the Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England. Rhode Island scored a big win Monday when the Biden administration designated the state one of 31 tech hubs that seek to boost economic opportunity innovation in regions all over the country.” [Boston Globe, 10/24/23]

South Carolina

Post and Courier: SC Upstate, Midlands eligible for millions in federal ‘tech hub’ dollars. “More clean-energy jobs and infrastructure could be coming to the Upstate and Midlands, fueled by investments from the federal government. South Carolina’s Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy, or SC Nexus, is among 31 organizations that have been designated as regional technology and innovation hubs.” [Post and Courier, 10/23/23]

Columbia Business Monthly: SC Nexus Receives Federal Designation As Regional Technology, Innovation Hub For Advanced Energy. “The Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC Nexus) received the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) designation as one of 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) submitted the application for designation on behalf of SC Nexus, a consortium of higher education institutions, technical colleges, numerous state agencies, the Savannah River National Laboratory, economic development alliances, community organizations, non-profits and private companies, including electric utilities.” [Columbia Business Monthly, 10/23/23]

Texas

Dallas Innovates: Dallas-Based Texoma Semiconductor ‘Fablet’ Tech Hub To Be Led by SMU. “Dallas has snagged its second federal innovation hub in two months. After clinching the ARPA-H health hub headquarters last month, the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub has now landed in the city. Southern Methodist University (SMU) will lead the Dallas-based hub, which is part of 31 tech hubs nationwide designated on Monday by the Biden-Harris administration. The first step of the new Tech Hubs program is already rolling out. Administered by U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, the plan is to boost local innovation and job growth across the county. Each region will build capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology that will advance American competitiveness.” [Dallas Innovates, 10/23/23]

Dallas Morning News: Southern Methodist University tapped as one of 31 federal technology hubs. “Southern Methodist University will lead one of 31 newly appointed technology hubs across the nation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, the White House announced Monday. Called the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, the university will unify existing semiconductor infrastructure by uplifting regional communities, serving Texas and Oklahoma. President Joe Biden and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo are recognizing the communities through the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.” [Dallas Morning News, 10/23/23]

Vermont

Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT): “Thrilled to see @uvmvermont being named as one of 31 EDA tech hubs across America by the Biden Administration. It's great to see the CHIPS and Science Act being implemented right here in Vermont, and I'm excited to see this hub create new jobs.” LINK

Vermont Business Magazine: Consortium with UVM, GlobalFoundries wins recognition from White House as Tech Hub. “A consortium led by the University of Vermont and including GlobalFoundries and the state of Vermont has been designated as one of 31 Tech Hubs by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), unlocking the opportunity for up to $75M in federal grant funding to further research in semiconductor technology.” [Vermont Business Magazine, 10/24/23]

WCAX: New UVM semiconductor lab recognized as national ‘Tech Hub’. “A new semiconductor lab at the University of Vermont is getting national recognition after it was selected as one of 31 tech hubs in the country. The new partnership between UVM and GlobalFoundries features testing and analysis equipment donated by the chip maker. It comes as UVM recently launched its certificate program in semiconductor engineering and physics.” [WCAX, 10/23/23]

Virginia

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA): “HUGE day for Virginia! We won a Tech Hub for the Richmond-Petersburg region – creating jobs while onshoring our pharmaceutical supply chain. Plus, Danville and the New River Valley won a strategic development grant – a great step towards bringing home manufacturing jobs!” LINK

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): “This is great news! This will mean more jobs, more innovation, and more manufacturing in our Commonwealth—and it's thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act I helped pass.” LINK

CBS 19 News: Two Virginia projects picked for tech program. “The U.S. Economic Development Administration has chosen two projects in Virginia as part of the first phase of EDA’s Regional Tech Hubs Program.” [CBS 19 News, 10/23/23]

Richmond Business Journal: Richmond selected by White House as one of 31 regional tech hubs. “The Richmond region is in line to receive millions in federal funding for an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing initiative after the White House on Monday designated it one of 31 regional tech hubs around the country. Part of the Biden administration's Tech Hubs program and authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, the tech hubs effort is designed to add jobs and boost technology innovation in cities beyond the traditional powerhouse tech locales like Silicon Valley and Boston.” [Richmond Business Journal, 10/23/23]

Washington

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA): “Washington state has a proud history of being a global leader in aerospace technology—and this Tech Hub designation will give a major boost to aviation innovation and workforce development in Spokane and across our state.” LINK

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA): “Winning this designation to be one of the first CHIPS & Science tech hubs raises a banner over the region saying that the U.S. is all-in on Spokane's potential to generate new discoveries and new jobs.” LINK

Spokesman-Review: Spokane tech hub one step closer to gaining federal funds to build aerospace manufacturing center. “Spokane took another step Monday toward an ambitious multimillion-dollar initiative to become a leading supplier of materials used in the aerospace industry – specifically, composites that could be designed and manufactured on the West Plains. The federal government picked a group of regional businesses, local governments, tribes and Gonzaga University that have banded together to create a ‘Tech Hub’ with their eyes on up to $70 million in federal grant money.” [Spokesman-Review, 10/23/23]

KHQ: American Aerospace Material's Manufacturing Center in Spokane named one of 31 designated tech hubs in US. “The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has named the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane as one of the 31 designated tech hubs in the US. The EDA received almost 200 applications and Spokane’s consortium, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center, was one of 31 selected. The consortium, led by Gonzaga University and 50 other industry leaders, are working to meet the need demand for lightweight composite materials made in America at large scale.” [KHQ, 10/23/23]

KREM: Spokane named official U.S. Hub of Aerospace Materials Manufacturing. “Washington Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray announced that Spokane-based American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center has been designated as the U.S. tech hub for aerospace materials manufacturing. The designation was made by the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA received almost 200 applications; Spokane’s consortium, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center, was one of 31 selected.” [KREM, 10/23/23]

Wisconsin

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI): “Wisconsin has a long and proud tradition of innovation, and I’m proud to have fought to bring a Tech Hub home to help us continue that legacy into the future. If you’re wondering what I saw in the goggles, I saw our Made in Wisconsin economy growing.” LINK

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin health sciences consortium gets federal innovation funds. “A group of Wisconsin businesses, universities and government agencies is one of 31 consortiums nationwide to win funding for development a regional technology hub. The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, selected from hundreds of applications to the federal the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, will receive a $350,000 planning grant. With the designation as a regional hub it now can apply for up to $70 million in federal funds to develop a network of companies, universities, investors and economic development agencies to accelerate advances in biotechnology and personalized medicine.” [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10/23/23]

Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin receives regional tech hub designation from the federal government. “Wisconsin will receive a regional tech hub designation from the federal government focused on the state’s growing biohealth sector, with President Joe Biden saying he thinks work being done in the state will save lives. The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub aims to make the state a "global leader" in personalized medicine, a health care approach that uses a patient's genetic sequence, medical record and environment to diagnose and treat them more efficiently, according to the U.S. Economic Development Administration.” [Wisconsin Public Radio, 10/23/23]

Wisconsin State Journal: Personalized medicine could see big boost after Wisconsin designated a tech hub. “Wisconsin on Monday was named one of 31 regional tech hubs by the Biden administration, a designation involving Madison companies such as Exact Sciences and Accuray that allows the state to compete for $40 million to $70 million to grow its biohealth industry. The state’s bid focuses on personalized medicine, or tailoring treatments to a patient’s genetic makeup or other individual characteristics. The approach also involves companies such as Verona-based Epic Systems and GE Healthcare and Rockwell Automation in the Milwaukee area.” [Wisconsin State Journal, 10/23/23]

Milwaukee Business Journal: $75M on the table as Wisconsin wins bid for U.S. biohealth tech hub. “Wisconsin is among the winners of a highly sought-after U.S. designation as a Regional Technology Hub, the Biden Administration announced Monday. The state will now compete for up to $75 million in federal funding to develop as an industry leader in biohealth and personalized medicine.” [Milwaukee Business Journal, 10/23/23]

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