NXP Semiconductors Joins Forces with Arizona’s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator
In a significant move to bolster innovation in Arizona’s manufacturing sector, Plug and Play accelerateAZ, under the Arizona Commerce Authority, has announced NXP® Semiconductors as its latest corporate ally. This collaboration places NXP alongside giants like Intel, Honeywell Aerospace, and Raytheon Missiles & Defense in the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program.
Through this partnership, startups in the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program will have the opportunity to collaborate with NXP Semiconductors. This partnership expands on NXP’s existing collaboration with Plug and Play, where it serves as an anchor partner in the STARTUP AUTOBAHN initiative, a prominent platform fostering open innovation among startups and leading corporate partners.
Jim Norling, Vice President of Product Management, Radio Power at NXP Semiconductors, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: We are excited to partner with Plug and Play, an important facilitator in bringing together startups, innovative corporations, government agencies and leading universities. We believe that this is an important initiative that will continue to help foster Arizona’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
He further stated that NXP is eager to work with startups and deepen its collaboration with Arizona State University and the Arizona Commerce Authority.
Arizona Commerce Authority’s President and CEO, Sandra Watson, also welcomed NXP’s involvement, noting its valuable contribution to the state’s semiconductor growth: We are excited to welcome NXP Semiconductors as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program. NXP Semiconductors is a key contributor to Arizona’s semiconductor growth, joining other corporate partners to support Arizona startups.
Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO of Plug and Play, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, mentioning their shared commitment to innovation: Alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority, we are building a community that fosters innovation and supports Arizona startups attracting innovation leaders from around the globe. We are proud to expand our existing partnership with NXP from STARTUP AUTOBAHN to now include the accelerateAZ program.
Since its inception in April of the previous year, the Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator program by Plug and Play accelerateAZ has seen two groups of 26 startups complete specialized training in areas like workforce training and robotics. This effort aims to enhance Arizona’s manufacturing capabilities.
Furthermore, Plug and Play accelerateAZ plans to launch a new Sustainability program in Spring 2024, targeting startups focusing on renewable energy and carbon neutrality, among other areas. This program will facilitate collaboration with industry leaders to drive sustainable innovation.
Plug and Play operates globally, with programs in over 50 locations, and works to connect startups with corporate partners to solve industry-specific challenges. For more information about their initiatives in Arizona, visit PlugAndPlayTechCenter.com/arizona.
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