Community STEM Day at NeoCity Showcases the Future of Technology and Careers

Feb 2, 2025

On Saturday, NeoCity buzzed with excitement during its Community STEM Day, held both inside the county’s OC Building and across the surrounding outdoor areas of Osceola County’s 500-acre tech hub. Families, students, and innovators immersed themselves in the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and unique experiences such as, virtual reality, flight simulators, and observing constellations with The Night Sky Telescopes.

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Osceola County Commission Approves Negotiations with Medical Device Company to Establish Presence at NeoCity

December 17, 2024

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Concept Companies and Empyrean Medical Systems, Inc., a global medical device technology company, marking another significant step in developing NeoCity as a premier technological innovation district.

JPMorganChase to Bring More Jobs to Orlando Area with Expansion of its Corporate Center in Heathrow and a $500,000 Commitment to Local Skills-Training Program

December 3, 2024

JPMorganChase today announced that it plans to add more than 300 new jobs in the Orlando area as it expands its Heathrow campus to become one of the firm’s key corporate center locations in the U.S. As part of the expansion, the firm is making major renovations to modernize its campus into a state-of-the-art workplace for its more than 2,000 employees. The firm is also committing $500,000 to CareerSource Central Florida to fuel job training to support the region’s growing semi-conductor industry. 

Osceola County Commission to Work with South Korean Firm to Bring Hundreds More Jobs to NeoCity

December 2, 2024

In a milestone to expand the ecosystem at NeoCity and attract private investment, the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korean tech company ELSPES, which plans to invest at least $470 million to build a manufacturing facility and its world headquarters.

How Federal Investments Strengthen Community College and Workforce Board Partnerships

December 2, 2024

Federal investments are improving partnerships between community colleges and public workforce boards funded by the U.S. Labor Department.

Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), and the NSF Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine (CFSIE) Announce New Partnership to Expand National Leadership in Semiconductors

October 28, 2024

On Thursday, October 24th, the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), and the NSF Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine (CFSIE) formalized their partnership with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony. This MoU is strategically aimed at reestablishing global leadership in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing capabilities.

Florida-based Team Looks To Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing In The State

September 25, 2024

University of Florida officials and other key partners of the U.S. National Science Foundation Engines: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine will gather near Kissimmee, Florida, Tuesday for an NSF Engines site visit. The regional coalition aims to boost the state’s semiconductor talent, infrastructure, and research to enhance national security and drive economic growth.

Tawny Olore Named Ceo Of National Science Foundation Engines At Neocity, Osceola County’s 500-acre Tech Campus

Jul 9, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced Tawny Olore, P.E., as the new CEO of the Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine. Led by BRIDG, a not-for-profit, public-private partnership specializing in advanced system integration and packaging, the Engine is dedicated to inclusive regional economic development. Ms. Olore, a seasoned expert in development and project launches in Central Florida, will spearhead this innovative, collaborative, and technology-driven initiative at Osceola County’s 500-acre technology campus, NeoCity.

NSF Engines: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine
Announces New Engine Chief Executive Officer

July 8, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines: Central Florida
Semiconductor Innovation Engine (the Engine) led by BRIDG—a not-for-profit, public-private partnership specializing in advanced system integration and packaging and focused on inclusive regional economic development—has named Tawny Olore, P.E., a veteran of development and launching new projects in Central Florida, as its new NSF Engine CEO.

NeoCity Leaders Gear Up Future STEM Workforce Pipeline

Jun 21, 2024

Metro Orlando — which has drawn more than $500 million in federal, state and local funding in the past two years for Osceola County’s NeoCity — will see some of that money invested into bolstering the local workforce training pipeline for STEM jobs.

Albany Inno: 3 Reasons Why Orlando’s NeoCity is America’s Next Semiconductor Hub

Apr 1, 2024

It might be surprising to learn that there is an emerging advanced semiconductor manufacturing cluster nestled in the heart of the Orlando region. But for the innovative companies that call Orlando home, it’s a well-known fact that the area known as NeoCity leads the charge in shaping the future of semiconductor technology.

Central Florida Wins Inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines Award for up to $15M Over Two Years with Potential to Receive up to $160M Over 10 Years

January 29, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced that Central Florida was selected as one of the 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines). NSF Engines: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine will initially receive up to $15 million for the next two years. NSF’s initial $150 million investment into these 10 regions is being matched nearly two to one by commitments from state and local governments, other federal agencies, philanthropy, and private industry.

Nsf Establishes 10 Inaugural Regional Innovation Engines Across The Country

January 29, 2024

The U.S. National Science Foundation today established the first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines), awarding 10 teams spanning 18 states. With a potential NSF investment of nearly $1.6 billion over the next decade, NSF Engines represent one of the single largest broad investments in place-based research and development in the nation’s history – uniquely placing science and technology leadership as the central driver for regional economic competitiveness.

Congressman Soto Announces New Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine at NeoCity

January 29, 2024

Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that BRIDG’s Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine at NeoCity was named one of 10 inaugural Regional Innovation Engines by the National Science Foundation. Each NSF Engine will initially receive up to $15 million for two years.

WFTV 9 News – Valencia College Robotics Program Looking to Fill Jobs Needs in Central Florida

Dec 4, 2023

Monday morning, Channel 9 took a closer look at Valencia College’s Advanced Robotics Factory. The school’s Robotics and Semiconductor Training Program is looking to provide students with the skills to be successful in the industry. An industry they say has a lot of job openings to fill.

WESH 2 – Valencia College’s New Lab is Training Students to Become Semiconductor and Robotics Technicians

Dec 4, 2023

Valencia College has a new lab that’s preparing students for jobs in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Spectrum News 13 – Valencia College Opens New Semiconductor Manufacturing Lab

Dec 4, 2023

New efforts are underway to expand Central Florida’s semiconductor industry as the area aims to grow as a major tech hub.

County and state officials say the economic impact of manufacturing microchips would be significant to Osceola County, providing high-paying jobs and creating long-term residents within this community.

Orlando Business Journal – Valencia College to Ramp Up Semiconductor Education Opportunities

Dec 04, 2023

The college plans to expand a program tied to robotics education for the industy.