A S S E M B LY · T E S T · P A C K A G I N G
Sonora is getting ready for the semiconductor industry — right next to Arizona.
From suppliers of equipment, materials and services to assembly, test and packaging operations, Sonora's public, private and academic sectors are building what the industry needs, together with Arizona State University and Tecnológico de Monterrey.
W H Y S O N O R A
Sonora shares a border with Arizona, and its automotive, aerospace and medical manufacturers already work with the quality, traceability and on-time delivery that ATP operations require.
Next door to the fastest-growing semiconductor cluster in the U.S.
$265B+
private semiconductor investment in Arizona since 2021
3 h
by road from the Sonora border to Arizona's semiconductor cluster. About the distance between Hsinchu and Tainan.
0 h
time difference with Arizona, all year. Neither changes its clocks for daylight saving.
Sources: Semiconductor Industry Association; invest.gov. Road times are approximate and exclude the border crossing.
TIER 3–4 · AVAILABLE TODAY
Equipment, materials and facility services
Precision machining, fabrication, automation and facility maintenance from manufacturers that already deliver automotive and aerospace quality.
TIER 2 · IN DEVELOPMENT
Direct suppliers to fabs and ATP plants
Companies developing the certifications and processes the industry requires, through the Accelerator's Supply Chain team.
TIER 1 · PHASED ENTRY
ATP processes, from single steps to full operations
Starting with parts of the process that can come sooner, such as final test, burn-in, reliability testing or tape and reel, and building toward full assembly, test and packaging operations.
What you can find in Sonora
O U R S T R A T E G Y
Seven pillars for ATP readiness
E C O S Y S T E M A C C E L E R A T O R
The strategy, put to work
More than a Master Class. 60 participants from industry, academia and government learn with Arizona State University and, in four teams, produce the tools Sonora needs to get ready, validated with Arizona's industry.
20 deliverables, five per team
Two per team during the program, validated with Arizona's industry, and three more per team in the Executive Working Groups through 2028.
WORKFORCE
DURING THE PROGRAM · 2027
Stackable Credential Framework
Learning paths aligned to ATP jobs, from technical school to university.
Faculty Development Needs Map
Where teaching capacity falls short, and how to close it.
IN THE WORKING GROUPS · 2027–2028
ATP-Aligned Curriculum Action Plan
Courses built on SEMI, IPC and industry standards.
Dual Education Roadmap
Internships and apprenticeships with companies.
Certification Alignment
Local training matched to global technician certifications.
SUPPLY CHAIN
DURING THE PROGRAM · 2027
Sonora ATP Supply Chain Map
What local suppliers can do today, and the gaps.
Supplier Directory
Sonora suppliers listed by capability, for companies looking to source.
IN THE WORKING GROUPS · 2027–2028
Supplier Development Toolkit
Checklists and templates to meet ATP buyer requirements.
Readiness Self-Assessment Tool
Lets each supplier measure its own readiness.
Buyer–Supplier Engagement Format
Direct meetings between buyers and suppliers, such as a Supplier Day.
INFRASTRUCTURE
DURING THE PROGRAM · 2027
Site Prioritization & Readiness Toolkit
Industrial sites ranked against ATP readiness criteria.
ATP Lab Concept Brief
A shared training and testing lab: layout, uses and costs.
IN THE WORKING GROUPS · 2027–2028
Cleanroom-Compatible Site Inventory
A shortlist of viable facilities with baseline specs.
Green Park Vision
Solar power and water reuse for low-carbon manufacturing.
Integration Plan
Power, water and logistics aligned with talent and supplier needs.
POLICY
DURING THE PROGRAM · 2027
Policy & Regulatory Gap Map
Sonora's rules compared with what ATP investors expect.
One-Stop Permitting Concept
A faster permitting model across agencies.
IN THE WORKING GROUPS · 2027–2028
De-risking Toolkit
Realistic timelines, FAQs and model clauses for investors.
Credential Recognition Pilot
Qualified workers able to move across the border.
Policy Council Proposal
Public-private coordination that lasts beyond the program.
Each team also contributes to an industry white paper with recommendations for Sonora.
Executive Alignment
November 24, 2026 · Leaders agree on what each team will deliver
Master Class and team work
January–March 2027 · Six weeks with ASU while each team builds its deliverables
Study Tour and Certification
April 2027 · Teams validate their deliverables with industry in Arizona
Executive Working Groups
2027–2028 · The teams continue as working groups and put the roadmap into action
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F I E L D N O T E S A N D R E S O U R C E S
What we're learning
Evaluating Sonora? We'll prepare a briefing for your team.
A call with information tailored to your company: industrial parks, suppliers, universities and government contacts, three hours from Arizona's chip cluster.
Part of Sonora's ecosystem? Join the Accelerator →