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GO-SEMI

The Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration

Powering Semiconductor Growth in New York State

The Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI) is the semiconductor industry’s dedicated partner for business expansion and site selection in New York State. We provide direct, concierge-style support to semiconductor firms and supply chain partners looking to grow in one of the world’s most advanced innovation ecosystems.

From Micron’s unprecedented $100 billion investment in Central New York to our one-of-a-kind partnership for next-generation chips research in Albany, we are building the future of semiconductors in New York State. GO-SEMI has been a driving force behind our state’s chips success story.

Governor Kathy Hochul

How GO-SEMI Helps You

Your Strategic Partner in Semiconductor Expansion

Whether you’re a global leader or a fast-scaling supplier, GO-SEMI provides customized, high-touch support to simplify and accelerate your expansion in New York State. Our team works across state agencies, local partners, and private industry to align your business goals with actionable solutions. We help you:

Identify Sites

Identify and secure suitable sites and facilities

Access Incentives

Navigate state and federal incentive programs

Recruit & Train

Build, recruit, and train a skilled workforce

Connect

Connect with customers, contractors, suppliers, and R&D institutions

Promote

Promote your business products or services to buyers at in-state semiconductor facilities

Integrate

Integrate into the U.S. market if you’re expanding internationally

Why New York – With GO-SEMI as Your Guide

Built for Semiconductors. Driven by Innovation.

New York is at the forefront of the U.S. semiconductor resurgence—offering the infrastructure, talent, and a long-legacy of meeting the industry’s most complex needs. GO-SEMI ensures you tap into every advantage, from shovel-ready sites to robust workforce pipelines.

Shovel-readiness

1000+ acres of sites ready for scale

Research & Incentives

Leading semiconductor research assets like NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Campus

Incentives

The most ambitious state-level incentives for semiconductor and supply chain companies

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Investment

Over $121 billion in new chip industry investment including transformative megafab projects

Ecosystem

Over 150 semiconductor and supply chain firms already operating statewide

Collaboration

Unmatched collaboration across state, federal, and academic sectors

Tailored Support for Global and Domestic Firms

Domestic or International, We Make New York Work for You

GO-SEMI understands the complex decision-making behind semiconductor expansion—and the unique needs of international firms entering the U.S. market. Whether you’re based in Tokyo or Texas, we provide the on-the-ground intelligence and personal guidance you need to land successfully in New York, from your first inquiry to ribbon-cutting—and beyond.

Regulations

Support navigating U.S. regulatory and permitting systems

Guidance

Market-entry guidance for foreign companies

Communication

Soft-landing assistance including translation and local services

Read GO-SEMI's Inaugural Impact Report

Explore how GO-SEMI is transforming over $124 billion in semiconductor investments into a coordinated, statewide ecosystem of high-paying careers and regional growth.

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