Albany

IBM Research at Albany is a cutting-edge facility located at the heart of New York's Tech Valley. With over 20 years of partnership between IBM, the State of New York, and many academic institutions across the country, this lab focuses on advanced semiconductor research and development. Leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and decades of expertise, IBM Research Albany continues to pioneer breakthroughs in materials science, nanotechnology, and chip design. Its interdisciplinary approach brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in computing and technology. The facility currently spans across five buildings and includes more than 100,000 square feet of semiconductor fabrication space. We are committed to shaping the future of semiconductors, pioneering advancements beyond 2 nanometer nodes, and deploying the world's most advanced High NA EUV lithography tool.

In Albany, New York, researchers are working to address the chip shortage now, as well as design the new types of chips the world will need moving forward.

Meet the team

Meet our team at IBM Research Albany who are pioneering advancements in semiconductor technology. Explore the profiles of our diverse group of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers who are shaping the future of microelectronics.

Projects

Advanced logic technology at 2nm node
Platform technology research: innovation and solution creation for leading edge CMOS technology at 2nm node.
Analog AI
Making Deep Neural Network systems more capable and energy-efficient.
The American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition
IBM is a founding member of ASIC, a diverse group united to advocate for U.S. semiconductor leadership.