November 14 2024
Nanotechnology, Research & Development

Even Before NSTC Designation, Capital Region Was Already at EUV R&D Forefront

An EUV workstation at the Albany NanoTech Complex. Even before the Albany NanoTech Complex was designated a National Semiconductor Technology Center flagship facility for standard and high numerical aperture (NA) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) research and development, the Capital Region already had an advantage over most states when it came to

October 31 2024
Nanotechnology, News

Albany Named CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator

Today’s announcement that NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex will be home to the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC facility, solidifies our region’s position as the global leader in semiconductor innovation. The corresponding federal investment of $825 million accelerates the Capital Region high-tech ecosystem while attracting jobs. EUV, or

September 28 2023
Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Economic Analysis, Employment/Workforce, Nanotechnology, Software/Gaming/IT

Global Site Selector IDs Capital Region’s Most Competitive Industry Clusters for CEG

Newmark Study will Guide CEG’s Industry Attraction and Growth Efforts   ALBANY, NEW YORK – At its annual meeting on Sept. 27, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) unveiled the findings of a Targeted Attraction & Growth Plan by Newmark’s global strategy and site selection practice that identified the Capital

June 12 2023
Clean Technology, Nanotechnology, Research & Development

Schenectady County Ranks 2nd in US for Patenting Intensity

Living up to its claim as being the “birthplace of innovation,” Schenectady County ranks second in the nation for utility patenting intensity over the past two decades. And throughout the Capital Region, inventors are especially productive when it comes to generating patents for semiconductor and environmental technologies , according to

May 16 2023
Nanotechnology, Research & Development

Albany Retains Seat Among $1B Biz R&D Metros

80+ Companies from 18 States and 13 Countries Assigned Patents Listing Local Inventors The Capital Region continues to rank among the nation’s billion-dollar class of metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for business research and development spending, according to new study from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). And

December 13 2022
Nanotechnology, Regional/County Profiles, Research & Development

Albany Has 10th Largest “High Tech” Industry among Mid-Sized Metros

New U.S. Census Bureau experimental data shows that, among mid-sized metros, the Albany-Schenectady Troy metropolitan statistical area’s high tech industry has the 10th most jobs in the U.S. and the second most among those in the Northeast. Reinforcing the Albany metro area’s claim to being a “Tech Valley, the Census

December 13 2022
Nanotechnology, Trade/Transportation

Capital Region Computer and Electronic Product Exports Move up to 28th Largest in US

Amid the global chip shortage, the Capital Region’s computer and electronic industry climbed to the 28th largest exporter in the country, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Computer and Electronic Products In 2021, the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan

July 29 2022
Nanotechnology, News, Research & Development

Statement from Mark Eagan on the House Passing the Chips and Science Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJames Schlett, Director of Communications and Research518-431-1488| jamess@ceg.org  (July 28, 2022) – Below is a statement on the House’s passage of the Chips and Science bill, from Mark Eagan, president & CEO of the Center for Economic Growth and Capital Region Chamber Now that the CHIPS and Science

October 18 2021
Advanced Materials, Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Clean Technology, Employment/Workforce, General, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Research & Development, Software/Gaming/IT

Capital Region Industry Fliers – 2021

See CEG’s latest industry profiles below. These new promotional materials provide business leaders and talent with insights into the strength of the regional economy and why they should relocate or expand here. Select the link on each image to download the flyer. The following industry fliers are available for download:

April 7 2021
Manufacturing, Nanotechnology

Capital Region is the 6th Fastest-Growing Metro for Computer & Electronic Product MFG exports

Even before the recent surge in demand that is spurring GLOBALFOUNDRIES to increase its chip production capacities, the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was one of the nation’s fastest growing exporters of computer and electronic product manufacturing, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of data from the

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