About FSI
The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) serves as the statewide hub for research, development, and workforce initiatives in semiconductor technologies. Our expertise encompasses emerging materials, devices, sensors, circuits, process development, microsystem integration, advanced packaging, and cybersecurity.
Learn MoreThe Value of FSI
Dedicated to making Florida a global leader in specialty electronics, FSI drives high-impact R&D programs, expands the talent pipeline, and coordinates the state’s semiconductor ecosystem. We aim to catalyze over 10,000 new high-wage jobs, foster public-private partnerships, and in so doing, expand the semiconductor industry throughout the state of Florida. By working closely with companies to provide information and support, we will achieve mutual growth and prosperity.
How We Partner with Our Community
Academic Collaboration
FSI partners with universities, research institutions, government labs, and technology companies to advance semiconductor research and innovation. These collaborations focus on addressing industry challenges, developing cutting-edge technologies, and providing students with hands-on learning opportunities and career pathways. Through these partnerships, FSI helps shape the research priorities that ensure Florida’s academic institutions remain competitive.
Workforce Affiliates
Workforce development is essential to FSI’s mission. We work closely with educational organizations, training centers, workforce boards, and local industry partners to develop a skilled, competitive, and adaptable semiconductor workforce. Through certifications, apprenticeships, and career development programs, FSI ensures that students from high school, home school, adults, veterans, and those seeking new careers or technical skills are prepared to enter the semiconductor workforce.
Industry Affiliates
FSI collaborates with companies across the semiconductor supply chain, from innovative startups to industry leaders, to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and solve industry challenges. As an industry affiliate, companies can engage in collaborative research projects, share insights, and provide guidance to students and people entering the workforce.
Impact Areas
FSI is recognized as a leader in the semiconductor industry, with a team of distinguished researchers, engineers, and industry leaders who bring decades of expertise. Our credibility is strengthened by partnerships with top academic institutions, leading semiconductor companies, workforce development organizations, and government institutions. We are actively involved in national and international semiconductor research initiatives, contributing to technology standards, industry advancements, and policy development. With a strong foundation of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and government backing, FSI is positioned as a trusted leader in advancing the semiconductor industry.
What We Do
FSI plans to create a dynamic, integrated ecosystem where academic research, industry innovation, and workforce development come together to solve the semiconductor industry’s most pressing challenges. By fostering partnerships across these three pillars, we aim to:
- Drive breakthrough research that supports the semiconductor industry’s future needs.
- Create an inclusive talent pipeline through educational programs, apprenticeships, and internships.
- Facilitate the commercialization of emerging technologies, helping businesses stay competitive and grow.
- Strengthen Florida’s position as a global leader in semiconductor innovation.
Through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, FSI will bridge the gap between the workforce and the industry, advancing both knowledge and practical solutions that shape the future of semiconductor technology.
Collaborate for the Future
The global semiconductor industry is at a pivotal moment, and we need your expertise to shape its future. Whether you’re a researcher, industry leader, student, or government official, FSI invites you to collaborate with us in driving innovation, advancing technology, and creating solutions that will define the next generation of semiconductors. Join us today as we become a global leader in specialty electronics!