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Vermont Gallium Nitride Tech Hub
Lead Agency: University of Vermont
State Served: Vermont
Applicant-Defined Region: Burlington MSA
Core Technology Area: gallium nitride-based semiconductors
Contact: Doug Merrill ([email protected])
Media Contact: Basil Waugh ([email protected])
Organizational Link: https://vgan.tech/
The Vermont Gallium Nitride Tech Hub (V-GaN Tech Hub), led by the University of Vermont, seeks to accelerate the development and adoption of high-power, high-frequency electronic devices using Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor chips. This Tech Hub will leverage previous investments in GaN technology, regional physical assets, and technical workforce development programs to boost GaN-based device manufacturing.
The V-GaN Tech Hub aims to position Vermont as the global pacesetter in GaN-based device manufacturing–one of the few semiconductor sectors where no clear leader has emerged.
This consortium plans to:
- establish a cutting-edge computing facility dedicated to supporting the design of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and other wide bandgap semiconductor-based device development for both commercial and defense applications by providing small enterprises and startups with the industry’s best design tools, deployment methodologies, and capabilities;
- create a central governance and organizational structure to provide personnel and resources to coordinate and amplify consortium members’ efforts; and
- deliver workforce training through courses, certifications, trainings, apprenticeships, and internships, all developed in partnership with local industry and based on skill gap assessments.