Advanced Research Happens Here.

We’re scaling innovation to keep America at the forefront
of semiconductor research and manufacturability.

The Oregon Advantage

  • Innovative Research & Development Hub

    As a global center for semiconductor research & development, Oregon plays a critical role in the nation’s innovation and commercialization of leading edge, cooperative research, and design. 

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  • Globally Renowned Supply Chain Ecosystem

    Oregon is home to a resilient semiconductor supply chain that has evolved over four decades to support technology leadership. 

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  • A Workforce Powerhouse

    Oregon leads the nation in the diversification and concentration of talent—from engineers to processing technicians, pipe fitters and electricians. Our workforce supports the industry’s most advanced and complex facilities and needs. 

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  • Industrially Scaled and Responsive Infrastructure

    Collaborative public-private partnerships ensure the advancement and delivery of essential infrastructure to make projects happen. 

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Oregon’s Semiconductor Strength By the Numbers

#1

The ONLY place in the U.S. with High NA EUV technology.

High NA EUV at Intel

4,000+

Graduates in semiconductor related programs each year.

Semiconductor Talent Assessment

3rd

Highest concentration of semiconductor employment in the U.S.

Semiconductor Industry Association

15%

Of the nation’s semiconductor workforce call Oregon home.

Semiconductor Industry Association

200+

Semiconductor related businesses across the state. (2022)

Business Oregon

$14.56B

In semiconductor exports. (The state’s largest export.)

Business Oregon

5.9x

The national average of workforce in the tech industry.

Semiconductor Industry Association

4th

Largest exporting region in the U.S. of Computer and Electronic Products. (2022)

Business Oregon

  • “Oregon has been a trailblazer in the semiconductor industry. From our strong partnerships with universities and industry leaders to our culture of innovation – Oregon is uniquely positioned to deliver for our state and the entire nation. We stand ready to continue our legacy and grow our Silicon Forest.”

    – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek

  • “Oregon’s Silicon Forest is a world-class hub for our nation’s semiconductor industry. Maintaining and strengthening that leadership position as the beating heart of the American semiconductor industry doesn’t happen by osmosis – it requires continued investments and collaboration that focus on advancing American competitiveness.”

    – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

  • “Making chips right here in America is critical to our nation’s future — and there is no better combination than Intel’s proven leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and Oregon’s homegrown talent to set us up for success. Federal investments in Intel, and other critical Silicon Forest partners, cements Oregon’s role as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing for a generation to come.”

    – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

  • “Investments in Oregon’s Silicon Forest will help our region remain one of the world’s preeminent semiconductor and technology ecosystems. Oregon is home to world-class workforce training programs at all levels and industry partnerships that support the growing research, design, and manufacturing fields. Leading edge research in Hillsboro will support Oregon’s continued national leadership in advanced R&D and talent development, and will strengthen and secure the U.S. semiconductor supply chain."

    – U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici

  • “Already, Oregon has the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub – one of only four such federally-designated hubs focusing on semiconductors – which is working on the rapid commercialization of chip-cooling technology critical for the growing global artificial intelligence boom. The collaboration in this effort by public and private partners, including Gov. Tina Kotek, our congressional delegation, Oregon’s public universities, Intel, HP, Nvidia and others, can land major economic victories for our state and cement Oregon’s status as the heart of U.S. semiconductor research and development.”

    – Oregon State Senator Janeen Sollman