In a bid to create and implement new educational, engagement and research opportunities, pure-play foundry GlobalFoundries (GF) and research university Georgia Institute of Technology are jointly collaborating on a new semiconductor R&D partnership.
Georgia Tech and GF will collaborate on semiconductor research, education, talent and workforce development. The collaboration will help to train the next generation of engineers for the semiconductor industry. It will also collaborate on proposals for support from the U.S. government through the CHIPS and Science Act.
“Semiconductor research is a top priority for Georgia Tech and the nation, as we develop innovative solutions that improve manufacturing and support our national and state economies,” said Chaouki Abdallah, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech. “Deepening our partnership with GlobalFoundries allows us to leverage our complementary technology and talent resources to benefit this vital industry, and to improve the human condition.”
Under the agreement, the framework of collaboration expands R&D opportunities on GF semiconductor technology, curriculum development, training programs, internships and joint faculty/engineering exchanges.
The agreement also calls for Georgia Tech and GF to outreach to inspire interest in semiconductors and career opportunities in microelectronics. GF Labs will oversee the partnership with GF.
