Washington CORE recently sat down with Dr. Jeffrey Alexander, Director of Innovation Policy at RTI International, to explore how the United States is strengthening its semiconductor leadership amid intensifying global competition. Drawing on his team’s evaluation of the NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine (FSE), Dr. Alexander highlighted how federal initiatives, particularly under the CHIPS and Science Act, are shifting focus toward regional innovation ecosystems that integrate research, workforce development, and commercialization.
The discussion examined the growing importance of advanced semiconductor packaging as a critical enabler of next-generation technologies, including AI, high-performance computing, and defense applications. Dr. Alexander also emphasized the role of Florida’s NeoCity as a model for regional transformation, leveraging public-private partnerships, proximity to research institutions, and strategic federal funding to build a competitive manufacturing and innovation hub.
The conversation underscores Washington CORE’s ability to connect global clients with leading policy and industry experts and deliver forward-looking insights at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and economic strategy.
Read the full insights article here.
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