named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chip Ignite
Hands-on integrated circuit design curriculum delivered to high school and university students, enabling them to design, verify, and fabricate custom silicon; piloted at Redemption Christian Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) Program
Initiative enabling academic and student designers to share wafer space for cost-effective fabrication of integrated circuits, supported by industry-grade tools and training
NYDesign Educators Summit
Annual event convening educators, industry leaders, and institutional partners to expand IC design education across New York State through collaboration and program implementation planning
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Building a regional integrated circuit design talent pipelineOrganizes and grows a regional cluster for integrated circuit (IC) design in Troy, NY, including convening educators and academic partners through initiatives like the NYDesign Educators Summit to expand access to semiconductor education and strengthen the regional talent pipeline.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Expanding integrated circuit design education through curricula and academic partnershipsDevelops and launches new curricula and academic Multi-Project-Wafer (MPW) opportunities to support integrated circuit design education and research, extending access to middle schools, high schools, P-Techs, community colleges, and global academic partners.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Providing hands-on semiconductor design and fabrication trainingOffers hands-on training in semiconductor design and fabrication techniques to students and participants across educational levels, from high school to graduate programs, using industry-grade tools and real-world design projects. Evidence includes implementation with high school students designing over ten integrated circuits and graduate students creating custom silicon devices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$400K
Contributions & grants$400K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$339K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead53%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +14294.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- DAVID ROONEY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- LAMAR HILL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MARK REYNOLDS — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA BENGRAFF — TREASURER
- PAUL KELLY — BOARD CHAIR
- PETER KEHOE — SECRETARY
- RICH GOLDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT MAINS — BOARD MEMBER
- TIMOTHY THOMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM BRONNER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Albany Nanotech Complex Partner — Hosts the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s EUV lithography facility and is a key partner in New York’s semiconductor R&D infrastructure.
- Cooper Union Partner — Participating academic institution in NYDesign’s statewide semiconductor education and innovation network.
- Cornell University Partner — Participating academic institution in NYDesign’s semiconductor design education initiatives.
- GlobalFoundries Partner — Part of the New York semiconductor ecosystem with major investments supporting the state’s advanced chip manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.
- IBM Partner — Collaborates within the New York semiconductor ecosystem, where IBM has made multi-billion dollar investments that anchor regional growth.
- Marist College Partner — Participating academic institution in NYDesign’s integrated circuit design education programs.
- Micron Partner — Part of the New York semiconductor ecosystem with major investments supporting the state’s advanced chip manufacturing and R&D infrastructure.
- NY CREATES Partner — Collaborates on integrated circuit design training, streamlining the design process and providing access to program tools and intellectual property.
- NY CREATES Partner — NYDesign is supported by NY CREATES’ statewide ecosystem and collaborates with it to advance talent development and semiconductor innovation.
- NY CREATES Partner — Strategic partner in advancing IC design training and semiconductor industry initiatives.
- NYSTEC Partner — Partner organization collaborating with NYDesign on the EFabless Chip Ignite program.
- Redemption Christian Academy Partner — Partner organization collaborating with NYDesign on the EFabless Chip Ignite program for high school students.
- Redemption Christian Academy Partner — Partnered to deliver integrated circuit design curriculum to high school students
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — Participating academic institution supporting NYDesign programs, including student internships and instruction.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — Supported graduate students in designing a custom silicon wristwatch using NYDesign-enabled tools and training
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute Partner — Participating academic institution in NYDesign’s statewide semiconductor education network.
- University at Albany Partner — Participating academic institution in NYDesign’s network for semiconductor workforce development.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Democratized Access to Design Tools and Hands-On Learning 10 orgsmethodology: democratized_access_to_design_tools_and_hands-on_learningBy providing university students, and later K–12 and community college learners, access to industry-grade IC design tools and experiential learning from design to silicon, the organization builds an inclusive talent pipeline because hands-on practice with real tools increases capability, engagement, and readiness for semiconductor careers.shared approach: Cross-Sector Innovation Convening →
- Multisector Collaboration to Strengthen Talent Pipeline 10 orgsmethodology: industry-education-government_collaborationBy uniting industry, academia, and government partners in a coordinated ecosystem, the organization strengthens semiconductor workforce development because aligned goals, shared resources, and collaborative programming increase program scalability, relevance, and sustainability.shared approach: Cross-Sector Innovation Convening →