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OCTOBER 24, 2023

SMU has been designated the lead agency for a federally-funded economic development initiative to strengthen, build on and drive innovation in the existing semiconductor supply chain in 29 counties in North Texas and Oklahoma through regional collaboration and workforce development.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dallas is marking its territory on the national innovation map with its second major federal hub win in as many months.

OCTOBER 24, 2023

On Monday, the Biden administration unveiled 31 U.S. Tech Hubs in the U.S., including the SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Hub. Here's a deep dive into how Dallas landed its second federal tech hub in two months, who's involved, and what it could mean for the region.

JANUARY 26, 2024

The consortium behind the Tech Hub is charged with growing the regional economy and strengthening U.S. production of semiconductor chips and products.

JANUARY 11, 2024

The SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub consortium met at Austin College to continue developing the group’s application for up to $75 million in federal funds.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

More than 160 people from 41 institutions met at SMU on Dec. 13 to discuss key components of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub economic development initiative, which seeks to strengthen and drive innovation in the existing semiconductor supply chain in 29 counties in North Texas and southern Oklahoma through regional collaboration and workforce development.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - As one of 31 designated technology hubs in the country, Texoma is ramping up.

David Griffith, a business professor and Director of Strategic Programs at Austin College, said this meeting was a great opportunity to get everyone on the same page moving forward.

JANUARY. 8, 2024

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - 400 regions across the United States submitted proposals to the United States Department of Commerce to become designated tech hubs.

“They designated 31 tech hubs across the United States, out of the out of the 400 that were permitted, Texoma was one of those selected,” President of The Sherman Economic Development Corporation, Kent Sharp shared.

JANUARY 8th 2024

SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — Members of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub met at Austin College on Monday to finalize their application for a federal grant that could reach $75 million.

Texoma is one of 31 applicants nationwide for funding provided by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

If the Texoma Tech Hub receives the money, it will go toward training needed at semiconductor facilities.

MARCH 13, 2024

Leaders from the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub – a regional consortium charged with growing the regional economy and strengthening U.S. production of semiconductor chips and products – will be sharing their vision with more than 100 attendees from companies and academia in Taiwan, hoping to line up new opportunities for collaboration.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub, led by Southern Methodist University, seeks to unify existing and planned semiconductor supply chain infrastructure by enhancing regional collaboration and uplifting underserved communities through workforce expansion.

Dallas Innovates, MARCH 14, 2024

Local Tech Hub consortium members made their pitches remotely Thursday to representatives of more than 100 companies and academia attending the meeting in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.

April 4, 2024

Partnership Promotes Regional National Security and Innovation

FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough and Southern Methodist University (SMU) Vice Provost for Research and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Suku Nair announced their plans to exchange resources and information with components of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub (TSTH), an economic and workforce development consortium led by SMU.