Niagara Leader

Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Brandon Williams (NY-22) to announce that the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) has been selected to receive $40 million in Phase II funding from the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program.

The NY SMART I-Corridor, encompassing the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, aims to integrate advanced manufacturing expertise with investments in semiconductor and sensing technology. The coalition behind the corridor stressed collaboration over competition by leveraging universities, field experts, and local and federal advocates.

In October 2023, the NY SMART I-Corridor was designated a Regional Tech Hub during Phase I of the program. The selection for Phase II funding highlights the region's potential.

"With this additional investment into the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse corridor and its designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub, our region will be at the forefront of innovative advancements benefiting our nation, and the world," said Congresswoman Tenney. "This funding will onshore critical parts of our nation's supply chain, bringing jobs to our communities and promoting technological advancement. I am eager to see the positive impact this funding will have on our community."