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The Semiconductor Industry in the Orlando Region
Orlando Region Semiconductor Ecosystem
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The Orlando region is cultivating a robust semiconductor industry cluster. At its heart lies Osceola County’s NeoCity, a 500-acre technology park anchored by the Center for NeoVation, a hub for research, development, and advanced packaging. This growth is furthered by a unique Cluster Management Organization, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government. The initiative has secured significant federal and state grant funding, exceeding half a billion dollars, solidifying Orlando’s position as a major player in the reshoring of chip production in the U.S.
Join the Orlando Region’s
Semiconductor Industry Cluster
Orlando Economic Partnership, in partnership with the Florida High Tech Corridor, is focused on building an internationally recognized semiconductor industry cluster that is globally competitive resulting in significant contributions to Central Florida’s economy and the United States’ economic and national security.
We work with organizations, to become semiconductor cluster members, and leverage synergies within the community, existing regional strengths and a well-established global network to address the specific needs of Central Florida businesses. Become a member of the Orlando region’s semiconductor cluster.
Central Florida Semiconductor Cluster Members
AAA Engineering & Test Lab
Company: AAA Engineering & Test Lab
Visit WebsiteDescription: AAA Engineering & Test Lab is a premier ISO/IEC 17025 accredited AS6081/AS6171 electronic component test lab, proudly certified to ISO9001/AS9100, ANSI ESD20.20, and registered with ITAR.
AIVault
Company: AIVault
Visit WebsiteDescription: Focusing on the security of AI systems
bridg
Company: bridg
Visit WebsiteDescription: BRIDG is a versatile boutique microelectronics fabrication facility with 200mm (8-inch) wafer fab capabilities. Established in Florida as a not-for-profit, industry-friendly public-private partnership through support of visionary partners, BRIDG accelerates technology commercialization by providing solutions to bridge technology and capability gaps across multiple fields.
CareerSource Central Florida
Company: CareerSource Central Florida
Visit WebsiteDescription: CareerSource Central Florida is a workforce development board curating local talent for high demand industries in Central Florida.
Chronos Photonics
Company: Chronos Photonics
Visit WebsiteDescription: Chronos Photonics designs unique solutions for precision manufacturing and metrology. Currently developing a laser etching machine for the semiconductor industry.
Defense Operations & Execution Solutions Inc. (DOES)
Company: Defense Operations & Execution Solutions Inc. (DOES)
Visit WebsiteDescription: Systems Engineering and Business Capture Leader @ Northrop Grumman | Defense Tech Startup Founder @ DOES | Biotech Investor | Green Energy Advocate | Automotive Enthusiast
Edmund Optics
Company: Edmund Optics
Visit WebsiteDescription: Edmund Optics® has been a leading global optical solutions provider that has served a variety of markets including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense since 1942.
Emisha Innovations
Company: Emisha Innovations
Visit WebsiteDescription: Welcome to the future of technology with Emisha Innovations! Emisha Innovations started its journey by providing software and hardware development solutions to B2B and B2C clients.
Florida Semiconductor Institute
Company: Florida Semiconductor Institute
Visit WebsiteDescription: FSI’s Mission is to lead, advise, coordinate Florida in matters on semiconductors, accelerate R&D and lab-to-fab transitions, build private public partnerships, help create new Jobs, and make Florida an attractive for Investments.
Gigantor Technologies, Inc.
Company: Gigantor Technologies, Inc.
Address: 200 Ocean Ave Suite 203 Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
Visit WebsiteDescription: Gigantor provides massive AI acceleration and latency reduction, along with power reduction, for computer and machine vision, lidar and radar solutions on FPGA or custom ASIC.
IC2
Company: IC2
Visit WebsiteDescription: IC2 offers a variety of MEMS sensors, data acquisition systems, and other instrumentation solutions for the global test and measurement community. IC2 primarily serves the aerospace measurement industry, including ground, flight, wind tunnel testing.
imec
Description: Imec is a world-leading R&D organization for nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The imec USA Space Health team validates imec’s miniaturized technologies in a space-relevant environment focusing on imaging, microfluidics, and organ-on-chip.
L3Harris Technologies
Company: L3Harris Technologies
Visit WebsiteDescription: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator that delivers end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS)
Company: Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS)
Visit WebsiteDescription: Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) each have major operations in the Orlando region, employing a workforce of more than 14,000. RMS’ Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. MFC is a recognized designer developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.
Mattrix Technologies
Description: Mattrix Technologies is a semiconductor start-up bringing advanced manufacturing of flat-panel displays back to the USA. We will produce specialized displays for critical infrastructure sectors such as aerospace & defense, automotive, and healthcare
Micross Components, Inc.
Company: Micross Components, Inc.
Visit WebsiteDescription: Micross is the most complete provider of advanced microelectronic services and component, die and wafer solutions.
Modelithics, Inc
Company: Modelithics, Inc
Visit WebsiteDescription: Modelithics, Inc. was formed in 2001 to address the industry-wide need for high-accuracy RF and microwave active semiconductor and passive device simulation models for use in Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
Multicore Technologies
Company: Multicore Technologies
Address: 319 N. Crystal Lake Drive #103 #103, Florida 32803
Visit WebsiteDescription: We develop fiber optic sensors for industrial applications at a price point that is competitive with electrical-based sensors. Our unique technology enables construction of optical sensors from low-cost optical fibers. These sensors are more durable, more capable and easier to integrate than competing optical technologies. Our first market is exhaust sensing; an area highlighted by Volkswagen’s recent failure to comply with emissions standards.
NanoSpective, Inc.
Company: NanoSpective, Inc.
Visit WebsiteDescription: NanoSpective is an advanced materials characterization company. We are experts in the science of materials. We understand the landscape of nanotechnology & microelectronics.
nTessimal
Company: nTessimal
Visit WebsiteDescription: nTessimal builds novel nanoparticle assembly chambers to enable next generation computing, photonics, bio-sensing, and RF technology.
Osceola Chamber
Company: Osceola Chamber
Visit WebsiteDescription: Founded in 1924, The Osceola Chamber represents approximately 900 small, medium and large companies, organizations, and governments. From cattle operations going back generations, to entrepreneurs just getting their companies started, The Osceola Chamber includes virtually every type of business.
Osceola County
Company: Osceola County
Visit WebsiteDescription: Osceola’s economic base is dominated by tourism, serving as a “gateway” to Disney World and other Central Florida attractions. The area’s historical investments in ranching and citrus are still very strong, while light industry and service enterprises are growing due to Osceola’s transportation advantages and proximity to the Greater Orlando area. The County continues to drive forward with NeoCity, a 500-acre high-tech campus of emerging innovation in the heart of Osceola County. NeoCity’s master plan is designed to create a smart-city that will bring high technology jobs and diversify our economy. NeoCity is designed to expand Osceola’s economy and still respect the fact that the current economy is directly linked to Central Florida’s tourism as Walt Disney World retains its status as the region’s largest employer.
Phononic MEMS Inc
Company: Phononic MEMS Inc
Visit WebsiteDescription: PMI is a semiconductor design company with a valuable semiconductor chip patent portfolio. We develop new phononic MEMS semiconductor devices and RFID agricultural systems.
PICAdavanced US LLC
Company: PICAdavanced US LLC
Visit WebsiteDescription: PICAdvanced is an international company headquartered in Portugal – est. 2014 – that targets the telecommunications market with innovative optoelectronic components, providing services on photonic integrated circuits designs and training courses.
Plug and Play
Company: Plug and Play
Visit WebsiteDescription: Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and startup accelerator. Our mission is to connect startups with corporate partners and investors across various industries.
QuantumSilicon Clocks LLC
Company: QuantumSilicon Clocks LLC
Visit WebsiteDescription: QuantumSilicon (QSI) clocks LLC is developing position-navigation-timing technology based on quantum processes in silicon. The silicon is the material that most electronics are made.
Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc.
Company: Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc.
Visit WebsiteDescription: Founded in 2003 and based in Medford, Oregon, Rogue Valley Microdevices is a solution-based U.S. foundry specializing in small-batch to low-volume MEMS device fabrication and production for a diverse worldwide customer base.
Satellite Augmentation, LLC
Company: Satellite Augmentation, LLC
Visit WebsiteDescription: The SAM spacecraft has the tools, technologies, and techniques to extend satellites’ lifespans or safely perform a controlled deorbit.
SIEMENS ENERGY
Company: SIEMENS ENERGY
Visit WebsiteDescription: A global leader in energy technology. Siemens Energy supports companies and countries to reduce emissions across the energy landscape – for a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system.
Silicon Assurance
Company: Silicon Assurance
Address: 747 SW 2nd Avenue Suite 258, IMB #30 Gainesville, Florida 32601
Description: Silicon Assurance develops software to address security issues in silicon chips designed by semiconductor companies and system OEMs. Our tool will reduce the time of verification and hardware security engineers to check the security of chip designs.
SKIF TECH
Description: SKIFTECH is a battle-tested, full-cycle manufacturer specializing in Force-On-Force (FoF) training simulation systems.
Sky Water Technology
Description: SkyWater is a U.S.- investor owned semiconductor manufacturer and a DMEA-accredited Trusted supplier.
SRS.MOBILITY LLC
Company: SRS.MOBILITY LLC
Visit WebsiteDescription: Smart Radar System is a worldwide leader in 4D radar for automotive and smart city applications. SRS radar sensors serve diverse industries including school bus safety, surveillance, people counting, gesture recognition, and materials classification.
Supply Lock A.I.
Company: Supply Lock A.I.
Visit WebsiteDescription: Supply Lock A.I. specialize in stabilizing your supply chain and securing critical resources to keep your business running smoothly. In today’s volatile market, finding a reliable source for essential goods can be challenging. Fluctuating prices and unpredictable availability can derail operations, impact profitability, and put you at a competitive disadvantage.
Synopsys, Inc
Company: Synopsys, Inc
Visit WebsiteDescription: Synopsys, Inc. provides electronic design automation software products used to design and test integrated circuits. It operates in three segments: Design Automation, Design IP, and Software Integrity.
University of Central Florida
Company: University of Central Florida
Visit WebsiteDescription: University of Central Florida (UCF) is a leading university in the U.S., offering more than 220 degree programs in 13 colleges.
Valencia College
Company: Valencia College
Visit WebsiteDescription: Valencia College is an innovative leader in higher education with a reputation for student success. Through a welcoming learning environment and a focus on improving student outcomes, we provide an affordable, quality education to all who apply.
Vortex Aerospace Design & Labs, Inc.
Company: Vortex Aerospace Design & Labs, Inc.
Visit WebsiteDescription: Since 2004, Vortex Aerospace Design & Labs (VADL) validates MPW designs, offering full support from layout to TapeOut. Specializing in national security, VADL secures circuits against tampering and reverse engineering.
NeoCity Innovation District
Osceola County’s NeoCity is a 500 acre master-planned campus just 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport that will serve as a global center of advanced research.
- Located with one of the world’s most advanced sensor development and research fabrication facilities and 100,000 square feet of Class A office space
- Strategically positioned for university + industry collaboration through the not-for-profit consortium, BRIDG
- Located within one of the five areas designated as Opportunity Zones in Osceola County
- 179 undeveloped plots of land, including pad-ready sites
perfectly positioned
Land to Expand
With 500 acres of developable land, NeoCity provides excellent access to an international airport and strong connections to highway networks, regional and commuter rail and local mobility services. The site is located only 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and less than a mile from the Florida Turnpike, with close proximity to Kissimmee Gateway Airport and the SunRail commuter line station in downtown Kissimee. It is also only 30 minutes from the largest university in the country, University of Central Florida (UCF).
- Highway: Florida Turnpike access is less than one mile (6 minutes); Access to SR-417 (11 minutes), I-4 (23 minutes) and U.S. Highway 441 (7 minutes)
- Airport: Orlando International Airport (20 minute drive); Kissimmee Gateway Airport (14 minute drive); Orlando Sanford International Airport (50 minute drive)
- Rail: SunRail/Amtrak Kissimmee Station (5 minute drive); SunRail/Amtrak Tupperware station (15 minute drive).
- Port: Deep-water seaport access at Port Canaveral to the east (60 minute drive) and Port Tampa Bay to the west (90 minute drive).
Ideate + create + innovate
What is NeoCity?
NeoCity is a technology district in Osceola County, Florida, inspired by an ethos of collaboration and designed to transform the way we ideate, create, and innovate. Here, burgeoning concepts will gestate into mature technologies, from smart sensors and photonics to software applications and process improvements in science and engineering.
Quick Facts
| SIZE | 500 ACRES |
| ADDRESS | NeoCity, Osceola County, Florida 34741 |
| PRICE | County owns land with no debt; available with favorable terms |
| TOTAL AVAILABLE SQUARE FEET (CLASS A OFFICE BUILDING) | 20,000 square feet |
| ZONING | Employment Commercial (EC) |
| TAX ADVANTAGES | Opportunity Zone |
| ELECTRIC | 200 megawatts (MW) currently available |
| WATER CAPACITY | 1.9 million gallons per day (MGD) |
| WASTEWATER CAPACITY | 1.6 MGD |
| TELECOM/ FIBER | High bandwidth, low latency 10 Gbps+ fiber optic network |
NeoCity Location
Key Distances and Demographics
NeoCity’s location and transportation connections ease commutes for the region’s talent pipeline and allow collaboration among the region’s business leaders in research and development.
Data source: JobsEQ
| 50-Mile Radius | 100-Mile Radius | 200-Mile Radius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,575,419 | 10,054,741 | 19,482,552 |
| Households | 2,848,612 | 4,640,123 | 8,761,777 |
| Median Household Income | $56,091 | $55,059 | $56,439 |
| Businesses | 197,838 | 310,589 | 669,982 |
| Employees | 2,910,982 | 4,228,258 | 8,506,434 |
Robust STEM Talent Pipeline
NeoCity is located in one of the fastest growing metros for STEM talent, with proximity to the Space Coast and the nation’s largest and top-ranked technical university, the University of Central Florida (UCF).
UpSkill Osceola is a regional, skills-based talent strategy driving a pathway to Broad-based Prosperity®. UpSkill Osceola works to create upward mobility opportunities by working with local employers and educators together to create skills-based career pathways designed to support the semiconductor industry.
- The Orlando region has access to over 550,000+ students enrolled in higher education within 2 driving hours, greater than metro Atlanta, Austin and Phoenix.
- In close proximity to NeoCity is direct access to Valencia College, Florida Polytechnic University and Florida Tech, all with major STEM related programs.
- Valencia College’s Osceola campus, which features a number of accelerated skills training programs, is less than five minutes away.
- Valencia College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center is also working to fill the skills gap for manufacturing occupations, from CNC machinists to welders.
Recent Investments
In the past year and a half alone, the Orlando region has secured over half a billion dollars in federal and state support for the region’s semiconductor industry and NeoCity, largely thanks to unique and collaborative public-private partnerships and support from leaders like Congressman Darren Soto.
| Funding Source | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Osceola County | $270 million | Initial investment into the physical infrastructure of the NeoCity, including construction of the Center for Neovation, electrical and water utilities, the office building, NeoCity Academy, roads, and the purchase and installation of semiconductor tools and equipment. |
| State of Florida Appropriations (since 2016) | $31 million | The State of Florida has appropriated $28 million from 2016 to 2019 to purchase tools, equipment, and fund personnel. A $2.9 million State of Florida appropriation to fund the initial capital investment for BRIDG’s design center’s equipment, was passed by the legislature and is currently awaiting the Governor’s approval. |
| U.S. Department of Defense Cornerstone | $19.3 million | BRIDG is leveraging the investments of time and funding, ~$200M, imec (Belgium) has made by licensing and transferring the imec silicon interposer technology, and making it available to the U.S. industrial base at the Center for Neovation to support heterogenous chip integration for both digital and radio-frequency systems. |
| Air Force Research Lab | $7.6 million | BRIDG is developing, testing and verifying a Secure Digital Twin manufacturing architecture which applies block-chain trust and assurance security concepts, product lifecycle management and “digital twin” manufacturing concepts to the semiconductor manufacturing process. |
| EDA Build Back Better Regional Challenge – Phase II (2022) | $50.8 million | Funded six component projects that establish the initial operational capacity in terms of capital infrastructure and equipment. Learn more about the EDA award here. |
| DARPA Next Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing Phase 0 | $2.7 million | Generate a comprehensive plan for a pilot 3DHI manufacturing center to addresses major challenges to 3DHI prototyping. |
| U.S. Department of Defense Cornerstone | $289 million | Proposes extensive research among seven elements of advanced packaging of semiconductors and funds the capital investment to perform research and development. |
| Osceola County (2022 and 2023) | $20.7 million | Provided every single graduating high school senior in Osceola County a full scholarship to attend either our local community college or our local trade school, regardless of citizenship, income, or whether they graduated public, private, or home-schooled. |
| U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) | $160 million | An initial investment of around $15 million for the first two years, potentially reaching $160 million over the next decade. This major investment from the NSF enables the human capital necessary to transform our region’s semiconductor industry into a world class innovation ecosystem, partnering with workforce development and higher education, funding next generation R&D projects, and standing up a formal structure to oversee the translation of research and innovation to commercialization. NSF Engines represent one of the single largest broad investments in place-based research and development in the nation’s history – uniquely placing science and technology leadership as the central driver for regional economic competitiveness. Learn more about the NSF award here. |
Osceola County Wins Generational Federal Investment in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) officially awarded the Orlando region $50.8 as one of 21 recipients of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC). Following a yearlong application process, the once-in-a-generation investment will fund the expansion of facilities at Osceola County’s NeoCity, the development of a robust semiconductor talent pipeline, and a governance structure modeled after the Central Florida Cluster Initiative, Cenfluence.
BRIDG-Led Coalition Secures $160 Million NSF Grant for NeoCity Innovation Hub
The BRIDG-led coalition has clinched the NSF Engine award in the Regional Innovation Engines competition, as announced by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This accolade comes with an initial funding injection of around $15 million for the first two years, potentially reaching $160 million over the next decade.
POISED FOR ADVANCES IN IOT TECHNOLOGY
Center for NeoVation
The Center for NeoVation is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing research centers in the western hemisphere. The Center is currently being utilized by imec, an international research & development organization active in the fields of nanoelectronics and digital technologies, as well as U.S. based foundry SkyWater Technologies, which is the current operator of the fabrication facility.
Facility Operator: SkyWater Technologies
SkyWater Technologies is a one of the country’s only pure-play foundries that combine agile development and quality volume manufacturing with trusted IP security to enable customers efficient development of highly differentiated technologies and rapidly deliver them to market. SkyWater’s contributions and agreement with Osceola County will run through October 2044, and include:
– Thomas Sonderman, President and Chief Executive Officer at SkyWater Technology
NEXT-GEN CITY
Futuristic Vision
The NeoCity Master Plan brings the design, economic development, and job creation efforts of Osceola County into sharp focus. It galvanizes planning efforts of County-owned land between Kissimmee and St. Cloud, on the edge of Lake Toho. NeoCity is anticipated to be a leader in sustainable development, integrated into an increasingly interconnected network of growing population centers south of Orlando, Florida.
master planned district
Positioned for Strategic, Large Scale Development
Diverse amenities surround the NeoCity site, including bucolic landscape features around Lake Toho, bars and restaurants in downtown Kissimmee, sports and event space at Osceola County Heritage Park, education and workforce training at Valencia College, and a multitude of developable land opportunities.
NeoCity’s assets poise the district to be a future hotbed of IoT and sensor-related technologies including a sustainable water management system with an urban farm, recreational parks, a central plaza, a magnet STEM high school, NeoCity Academy, and complete infrastructure elements.
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