What is SSTEPs?

Semiconductor Suppliers Technology Entrepreneur Parks Inc. (SSTEP) is a niche developer specializing in ecosystem-led economic development through public-private partnerships and environmentally sustainable planning.

We are dedicating to provide a strategic initiative branded Semiconductor Suppliers Technology Entrepreneurial Parks Program (SSTEPs or Program) for the semiconductor supply chains.

The goals of the Program:

• support the reshoring of semiconductor suppliers, consistent with the goals of the CHIPS & Science Act (CHIPS Act) signed into law by President Biden on September 9, 2022.

• accommodate semiconductor suppliers in design, research, logistics, and technology facilities at various parks.

• cluster suppliers engaged in related activities to collaboratively achieve innovation.

• create an efficient and secure supply chain along a goods movement corridor that spans two States.

Potential Park Locations

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ASU SkySong Innovation Zone

(Scottsdale, AZ)

Deer Valley Airport

(Phoenix, AZ)

San Bernardino (CA) Logistics and Component

Processing/Manufacturing Center

City of Vallejo (CA)

Semiconductor Design & Innovation Center

What does SSTEPs offer Suppliers?

We invite suppliers to join a public-private partnership anchored by Program management expertise and bolstered by the potential engagement of institutions of higher learning.

Phase 1

Suppliers will be accommodated immediately in available office space at the SkySong Innovation Zone. Start-up relocation services will be made available to incoming suppliers at this transitional site.

Phase 2

Suppliers will be accommodated immediately in available office space at the SkySong Innovation Zone. Start-up relocation services will be made available to incoming suppliers at this transitional site.

Phase 3

Suppliers will execute expansion plans with the ongoing assistance of Program staff.

 

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICES

The Program offers value through a comprehensive set of support relocation services:

 

  • Entitlement and permit processing support.
  • Goods movement corridor for just-in-time inventory and just-in-case logistics.
  • Air and surface Foreign Trade Zones.
  • Alignment with regional workforce availability.
  • Professional workforce training by Arizona State University.
  • Technology Innovation Incubator for design, testing, and innovation.
  • Access to advanced technologies that mitigate environmental impacts.
  • Participation in CHIPS Act Incentives Application to reduce market entry costs.