Empire State Development - Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center RFA - 2026
NY-State-Empire State DevelopmentState · Albany, NY- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shanah Jack
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Empire State Development seeks applications to fund the creation of a Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center in downstate New York. The center will serve as an integrated hub for chip design activity, supporting education and training, access to electronic design automation (EDA) tools, rapid prototyping, validation of new chip architectures, and the incubation and scaling of semiconductor startups. A grant of up to $25 million is available for capital costs including construction, renovation, machinery, equipment, demolition, and environmental remediation. Applications are due by October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, academic or research institutions, and consortia.
Ability to Perform, Knowledge of Advanced Industry Sectors, Project Readiness and Workplan, Use of Funds, Proposal Clarity, References
SUMMARY
Empire State Development seeks applications to fund the creation of a Downstate Semiconductor Chip Design Center in downstate New York.
The center will serve as an integrated hub for chip design activity, supporting education and training, access to electronic design automation (EDA) tools, rapid prototyping, validation of new chip architectures, and the incubation and scaling of semiconductor startups. A grant of up to $25 million is available for capital costs including construction, renovation, machinery, equipment, demolition, and environmental remediation. Applications are due by October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, academic or research institutions, and consortia.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Ability to Perform
- Knowledge of Advanced Industry Sectors
- Project Readiness and Workplan
- Use of Funds
- Proposal Clarity
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Conflict of Interest
- 139 J&K
- Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Compliance with State Finance Law Section 139-m
- Insurance Requirements
- Non-Discrimination and Contractor & Supplier Diversity Requirements
- W-9
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- New York, NY
- Reported agency
- Empire State Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from NY-State-Empire State Development?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Shanah Jack.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Empire State Development in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Ability to Perform, Knowledge of Advanced Industry Sectors, Project Readiness and Workplan, Use of Funds, Proposal Clarity, References" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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