SEMI Foundation

Name

SEMI Foundation

Legal name

SEMI Foundation

Website

https://semifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Semiconductor workforce development
• Microelectronics education programs
• Apprenticeship network services
• Career pathway training
• Talent pipeline development

Headquarters

HQ city

Milpitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: The SEMI Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives funding through government grants, including CARES Act funding and state-level grants such as the $1.5 million Michigan grant, to develop semiconductor workforce training programs.
2. NSF Partnership Funding: Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, with potential funding of up to $20 million per regional node over five years for the NNME initiative.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops and operates workforce development programs, career platforms, and apprenticeship networks for the U.S. semiconductor and microelectronics industry. Its offerings include the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) consortium infrastructure, the ChipPath AI-enabled career platform with 90,000+ job listings, the SEMI Career and Apprenticeship Network (SCAN), SEMI University technical training, K-12 STEM programs, and the SEMI Vetworks veteran transition program.

Product overview

The SEMI Foundation operates as a workforce development organization offering multiple interconnected programs and platforms focused on building the semiconductor industry talent pipeline. Core offerings include the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) for regional workforce ecosystems, the ChipPath AI-enabled career platform for job matching, the SEMI Career and Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) for apprenticeship programs, SEMI University for technical training, K-12 STEM programs for early career awareness, and SEMI Vetworks for veteran workforce transition. The Foundation also produces awareness content like the CHIP IN! documentary. These programs work together to serve job seekers at all stages and provide industry-aligned training and recruitment tools for semiconductor companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEMI Career and Apprenticeship Network (SCAN): Program to develop semiconductor job training and apprenticeship opportunities.
• ChipPath
• SEMI Vetworks
• National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)

Products and services

• National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) A national workforce development consortium operated by SEMI Foundation as Hub Operator, connecting industry partners, educational institutions, and workforce organizations to create scalable talent pipelines across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem through regional nodes.
• ChipPath Career Platform AI-enabled career platform connecting job seekers with semiconductor industry opportunities, offering job listings and career development tools for workforce development in the microelectronics industry.
• SEMI Career and Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Apprenticeship and career pathway program addressing talent shortages in the U.S. semiconductor industry through job training and workforce development initiatives delivered in partnership with educational institutions and industry.
• SEMI University Online platform offering on-demand and live technical semiconductor training, workplace safety courses, and professional development for industry professionals.
• SEMI Vetworks Workforce development program supporting military veterans in transitioning to careers in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
• K-12 STEM Programs Experiential STEM programs for high school students focused on introducing career opportunities in microelectronics and the semiconductor industry.
• SEMI Career Portal Career exploration portal connecting job seekers with diverse opportunities in the microelectronics industry, from engineering to marketing to human resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 325 performer organizations activated nationwide through NNME
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• UCLAmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026UCLA joined NNME Southwest, a five-state regional consortium designated as an official Regional Node. UCLA will coordinate industry-aligned curriculum and laboratory training through its Nanofabrication Laboratory and California NanoSystems Institute, led by C.K. Ken Yang of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.
• U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026NSF is the primary funding partner for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), providing potential funding of up to $20 million per regional node over five years. The partnership aims to build America's semiconductor workforce through industry-aligned training programs and regional partnerships.
• U.S. Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Partnership with the Department of Commerce alongside NSF to address the projected shortfall of 127,000 to 157,000 semiconductor workers by 2030 through the NNME initiative.
• West-MECmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026West-MEC opened the nation's first K-12 CTE semiconductor cleanroom of its size at the Northeast Campus in Glendale, Arizona, providing students hands-on training aligned with real-world semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• TSMCmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026TSMC participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for West-MEC's Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom, supporting Arizona's growing demand for skilled technicians and building an industry-aligned talent pipeline.
• AmkormajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Amkor participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for West-MEC's Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom, contributing to industry partnerships for K-12 semiconductor workforce development.
• Advanced Technologies ConsultantssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 April 2026Partnered with West-MEC to build the Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom facility, providing technical expertise for the K-12 semiconductor training infrastructure.
• McCarthy Building CompaniessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 April 2026Construction partner for West-MEC's Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom facility, delivering the nation's first K-12 CTE semiconductor cleanroom of its size.
• Grace Design StudiossupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 April 2026Design partner for West-MEC's Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom facility, contributing to the architectural and design aspects of the semiconductor training infrastructure.
• Michigan (Governor Gretchen Whitmer)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2022Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $1.5 million grant for semiconductor job training in Michigan, supported by grants and CARES Act funding, to address talent shortage through the SCAN program.
• Arizona Commerce AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Arizona Commerce Authority to designate NNME Southwest as an official Regional Node, connecting industry partners across Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Southern California.
• Roadtrip NationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Roadtrip Nation to create 'CHIP In!', a documentary airing on PBS in April about people and careers in microelectronics, following three young people exploring the chip industry.
• TSMCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSMC pushed back its Phoenix facility opening by a year due to inability to find enough qualified technicians, engineers, and scientists, highlighting the worker shortfall projected to leave 67,000 industry jobs unfilled by 2030.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SEMI: The global semiconductor industry association and parent organization of the SEMI Foundation. While the Foundation focuses narrowly on workforce development, SEMI operates the broader membership, advocacy, standards, and events portfolio that gives the Foundation its industry access and brand.

Direct peers

• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): Nonprofit operating K-12 STEM robotics and engineering programs, including FIRST Robotics Competition. Directly comparable as a STEM education nonprofit that builds the early-funnel talent pipeline feeding into technical industries, with strong industry sponsorship from technology leaders.
• Code.org: 501(c)(3) focused on expanding access to computer science and STEM education in K-12 schools. Comparable as a large-scale STEM education nonprofit leveraging industry partnerships, federal/state funding, and advocacy to address technical workforce shortages — a parallel model to SEMI Foundation's STEM-to-semiconductor funnel.
• The Manufacturing Institute: The workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Closest comparable peer: an industry-affiliated 501(c)(3) operating apprenticeship, training, and credentialing programs to close U.S. manufacturing skills gaps — the same structural role SEMI Foundation plays for the semiconductor industry.
• Hiring Our Heroes (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation): Veteran-focused workforce development initiative that connects military service members to civilian careers. Directly parallels the SEMI Foundation's SEMI Vetworks program in mission, target population, and industry-partnership-driven delivery model.
• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in skilled trades, including manufacturing and technical fields. Directly comparable as a workforce pipeline nonprofit combining K-12 CTE, industry partnerships, and apprenticeship-style career pathways.

Emerging players

• Generation (by McKinsey): Global nonprofit providing free, employment-focused training in technical fields including manufacturing and technology. Comparable as a workforce training nonprofit leveraging employer partnerships and outcome-driven placement metrics, with broader industry scope than SEMI Foundation.
• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit driving transformation in education and workforce development systems. Comparable as a workforce research, policy, and program-design organization that influences federal funding priorities and convenes industry-education partnerships — adjacent to but broader than SEMI Foundation's vertical focus.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit providing training, mentorship, and job placement for opportunity youth into corporate careers. Comparable as a mission-driven training nonprofit that operates apprenticeship-style programs with employer partners — narrower scope than SEMI Foundation but overlapping delivery model.
• National GEM Consortium: Nonprofit providing graduate fellowships and STEM talent pipelines to U.S. employers, with strong corporate and government sponsorship. Comparable as a STEM talent-development nonprofit that connects underrepresented students to industry careers — narrower scope and graduate-level focus compared to SEMI Foundation's K-through-career programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SEMIconex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/semi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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