Anchoring the Northeast Corridor

The New York Capital Region is a critical anchor of the Northeast Semiconductor Corridor, home to world-leading companies and research centers. With IBM, Tokyo Electron (TEL), Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries, AIM Photonics, NY CREATES, and ASML operating nearby, the region has one of the most concentrated advanced electronics ecosystems in the United States. HDX builds on this foundation by creating a design-focused hub that connects regional strengths in manufacturing and R&D with global opportunities in IC design and talent development.

Building the Quantum Future

Quantum technologies are moving rapidly from research to commercialization, and the Capital Region is uniquely positioned to lead. At RPI, the installation of IBM’s Quantum System One — the only such system located on a university campus in the world — provides a globally distinctive asset. By situating quantum companies alongside IC design engineers and AI researchers, HDX creates an environment where the next generation of quantum control electronics and applications can be developed at scale.

Strengthening U.S. Security

National defense relies on secure, high-performance electronics — and the Capital Region has long been central to this mission. From NORDTECH and the historic Watervliet Arsenal (the oldest continuously active arsenal in the United States) to Naval Support Activity Saratoga and the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, the region plays a vital role in U.S. security. HDX strengthens this ecosystem by connecting defense partners with top IC design talent, accelerating innovation while reinforcing national resilience.

Electronics Driving Healthcare Innovation

Healthcare innovation increasingly depends on advanced electronics — from imaging and diagnostics to next-generation drug discovery. The Capital Region is home to Regeneron, Albany Medical Center, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, GE Healthcare, and Philips Healthcare, providing a strong base of expertise and demand for cutting-edge IC design. At HDX, life sciences companies gain access to talent and prototyping resources that accelerate the development of new devices and treatments.

Powering a Sustainable Future

Clean energy and climate technologies require advanced chips for power management, sensors, and grid optimization. With the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) headquarters in Albany and GE’s Verona operations nearby, the Capital Region is already shaping the future of clean tech. HDX adds a critical layer by fostering collaboration between IC designers, engineers, and sustainability innovators to deliver faster breakthroughs in renewable energy, electrification, and environmental monitoring.

Leveling Up Troy’s Creative Ecosystem

Troy and the Capital Region are home to a thriving gaming ecosystem, including WB Games NY, Velan Studios, Wolfjaw Studios, and RPI’s nationally ranked Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program. HDX extends this strength by attracting gaming-focused IC design and hardware firms, creating direct opportunities for collaboration between developers, hardware engineers, and interactive media researchers.