Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California will host the new National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) headquarters, a major win for the state’s tech sector. The U.S. Department of Commerce selected California for this key role in the CHIPS for America initiative, highlighting the state’s leading edge in global technology and research.
The new headquarters, named the Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF), will be based in Sunnyvale, right in the heart of Silicon Valley. As part of the larger NSTC effort, the DCF will drive semiconductor research and development, supporting America’s leadership in materials, design, and process innovation. Governor Newsom praised the decision, emphasizing California’s position as a global tech powerhouse with its unmatched universities, research centers, and top-tier companies.
The impact of this facility is significant: it’s expected to generate over $1 billion in research funding and create more than 200 direct jobs over the next decade. The DCF will also spearhead efforts to reduce the barriers to semiconductor prototyping and commercialization, key to advancing Governor Newsom’s “build more, faster” infrastructure agenda.