Tech Tuesday: SemiClubs (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday for WCJB TV20, UF Innovate’s Angela Martinez Aponte features SemiClubs, with Dr. Roseanne Perez from the Florida Semiconductor Institute, who discusses how the program introduces students to semiconductors and microelectronics through fun, hands-on experiences.
As AI Energy Demand Soars, UF Scientist Seeks Solutions in Space (UF News)
UF researchers are sending photonic semiconductor chips to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX CRS-34 mission to test whether space could support more energy-efficient AI data centers.
NSF I-Corps Semiconductor Regional Course Concludes with Major Successes and Innovation Pitch Victory
The NSF I-Corps Semiconductor Regional Course at the University of Florida concluded its seven-week program, helping 13 research teams validate market potential and culminating in a pitch competition win by Team Bedrock Semiconductor at the Florida Semiconductor Summit.
Tech Tuesday: FSI Hosted the Annual Florida Semiconductor Summit (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit. Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), the annual summit brought together industry leaders to explore advancements and the growing role of semiconductor manufacturing in Florida.
UF Innovate Launches Spring 2026 NSF I-Corps Semiconductor Regional Course (UF FSI)
UF Innovate officially kicks off its Spring 2026 NSF I‑Corps Semiconductor Regional Course. This program brings together 47 participants across 15 teams from UF, USF, and UCF, supported by five seasoned industry and entrepreneurial mentors, to explore the commercial potential of semiconductor technologies.
Tech Tuesday: The Florida Semiconductor Institute Gears Up for Their Orlando Summit (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI). FSI advances research, education, and workforce development in semiconductor technology, and is gearing up for its 2026 manufacturing-focused summit in Orlando.
Tech Tuesday: Statewide Organization Aims To Create More Than 10,000 Jobs Within Florida’s Semiconductor Industry (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), a statewide organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and workforce development in Florida’s semiconductor industry.
UF’s Florida Semiconductor Institute in Jacksonville To Grow the Statewide Ecosystem
The Florida Semiconductor Institute, unveiled during a UF Board of Trustees meeting, is expected to drive innovation in semiconductor research and manufacturing.
UF Moves Forward With Site for New Campus in Jacksonville
UF announced plans for a new Jacksonville campus, which will serve as a hub for research in health and semiconductor technology, offer advanced graduate programs, and foster innovation through the Florida Semiconductor Institute’s focus on R&D and workforce development.
University of Florida To Lead Hub for $285 Million Semiconductor Research Institute
The University of Florida will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry through next-generation simulations known as digital twins.