We are the partner of choice for universities advancing real-world semiconductor innovation. We work side–by–side with leading academic institutions to turn breakthrough research into industry-ready outcomes and prepare the next generation of talent. University partnerships are a cornerstone of our innovation strategy, fostering collaboration with academic institutions worldwide. The program connects more than 100 universities through joint R&D, direct access to our differentiated technologies and multi-project wafer tapeouts and workforce development, translating academic innovation into manufacturable impact. Our University Network partners with universities around the world to drive innovation through R&D collaboration, workforce development and talent acquisition opportunities. This allows us to gain early technical insights, diverse academic perspectives and new applications for our technologies. This two-way innovation model benefits universities, GF and the broader industry.