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ATP-Ready Sonora Ecosystem Accelerator
A program with Arizona State University and Tecnológico de Monterrey to align Sonora's talent, suppliers, infrastructure and public policy with what the semiconductor industry in Arizona needs.
Limited places remain for industrial parks and manufacturers in the Supply Chain and Infrastructure teams. The program runs January–April 2027.
November 20, 2026
Deadline to join
60 participants
15 per pillar: Workforce, Supply Chain, Infrastructure and Policy
6-week Master Class
by Arizona State University · January–March 2027
Study Tour to Arizona
Teams validate their work with industry · April 2027
Certification
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering · April 2027
Executive Working Groups
The work continues through 2027 and 2028
W H Y S O N O R A , W H Y N O W
Complement Arizona. Start where Sonora is strong today.
Arizona is the fastest-growing semiconductor cluster in the United States. Its plants and their suppliers need equipment, materials, services and skilled people in the region. Sonora is a few hours away, and its automotive, aerospace and medical manufacturers already work with world-class quality, traceability and on-time delivery.
$265B+
in private semiconductor investment in Arizona since 2021
Source: Semiconductor Industry Association; invest.gov
Short term
Tier 3–4
Equipment, materials and plant services for the semiconductor industry in Arizona.
Medium term
Tier 2
Direct suppliers to fabrication and assembly plants.
Long term
ATP processes in Sonora
Assembly, test and packaging companies (OSATs) moving part of their processes to Sonora.
Assembly, test and packaging is the stage of the chain the United States is promoting in partner countries through the CHIPS Act. ATP-Ready Sonora aligns the ecosystem around practical capability building, not promotion alone.
H O W I T W O R K S
60 participants, four pillar teams, one shared roadmap
Participants are grouped by professional background, 15 per team. These are four of the seven pillars of the ATP-Ready Sonora strategy, activated through the Accelerator.
Workforce
Workforce, Talent & Academic Alignment
Technical talent pipelines, skills formation and faculty upskilling for ATP operations.
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Integration & Local Supplier Development
Supplier mapping, capability development and local manufacturing linkages.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Enablement
Site readiness, reliable utilities and semiconductor-grade operating conditions.
Policy
Policy Certainty, Workforce Mobility & Investor De-risking
Regulatory clarity, institutional coordination and investment facilitation.
60
participants from companies, universities, organizations and government
15
per pillar team
6 weeks
Semiconductor Ecosystem Master Class by ASU
8–10 h
per week, January to March 2027
A week in the Master Class
Monday · 90 min
Theory and technical sessions
Led by ASU faculty, live.
Wednesday · 90 min
Industry conversations
Industry leaders share real-world experience.
Every two weeks · In person
Working sessions at the Tec
Pillar teams advance their deliverables with Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Anytime · Online
Specialization content
ATP processes, design, packaging and assembly, plus the Arizona Case Study.
Industry White Paper
Industry-validated, actionable recommendations across the four pillars.
Certificate of Completion
From the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University.
W H Y A R I Z O N A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
ASU connects participants with Arizona's semiconductor industry
TSMC · Intel · Applied Materials · Deca
ASU works directly with the companies that lead the industry in Arizona.
$1.1B
Arizona hosts the national CHIPS Act prototyping and advanced packaging pilot facility.
49,000 ft2
of cleanroom at ASU's MacroTechnology Works, for R&D, pilot runs and production.
~33,000
engineering students: the largest engineering school in the U.S. Working with Mexico on semiconductors since 2022.
Through ASU, participants work directly with the companies and specialists who define what Arizona's semiconductor industry needs.
Sources: Arizona State University; Semiconductor Industry Association; Arizona Commerce Authority.
T H E R O U T E
Seven steps, from selection to the work that continues
What happens at each step, when, and what participants do. Dates are approximate.
Executive AlignmentNEXT
A morning session at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Hermosillo. The heads of participating organizations meet with ASU and the Tec, align on the program's goals, commit their teams and authorize the people who will take part.
Participant selection
Each organization confirms its participants and signs a letter of authorization. The four pillar teams are formed: 60 participants, 15 per pillar.
Kickoff and Strategic Workshop
Two days in person. Participants meet their team, learn the ATP-Ready Sonora strategy and the deliverables they will produce, and agree on how they will work.
ASU Semiconductor Ecosystem Master Class
Six weeks of live 90-minute sessions: Mondays with ASU faculty, Wednesdays with industry leaders, plus online content and the Arizona Case Study. In parallel, biweekly in-person working sessions led by Tecnológico de Monterrey, where each team advances its deliverables.
Arizona Study Tour
Working sessions in Tempe, Arizona. Teams present their deliverables to Arizona specialists for direct feedback, meet companies and institutions, and take back lessons from Arizona's ecosystem. The program covers sessions, materials, local transportation and meals; travel and lodging are covered by each organization.
Certification
Teams present their final deliverables and the Industry White Paper to state authorities. Participants receive the Certificate of Completion from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Executive Working Groups
Four public-private working groups (Mesas Ejecutivas), one per pillar, coordinated by the Nearshoring Center of Tecnológico de Monterrey. They complete the 12 remaining deliverables and turn the results into projects, investment and public policy.
W H A T I T P R O D U C E S
20 deliverables in two stages
Workforce
Stackable Credential Framework
Modular learning pathways aligned to ATP roles, across education levels in Sonora.
Faculty Development Needs Map
Teaching capacity gaps and priority upskilling needs.
ATP-Aligned Curriculum Action Plan
Ensures students learn the skills that global ATP jobs require, based on SEMI, IPC or industry standards.
Dual Education Roadmap
Bridges classroom and real ATP experience through internships and apprenticeships, accelerating job readiness.
Certification Alignment
Aligns Sonoran training with global ATP technician expectations and recommends certification pathways.
Supply Chain
Sonora ATP Supply Chain Map
Local supplier capabilities and gaps in Sonora's ATP-related ecosystem.
Supplier Directory
Suppliers by capability, for OSAT engagement and matchmaking.
Supplier Development Toolkit
Guidance, audit checklists and templates that help local firms meet what ATP buyers expect.
Readiness Self-Assessment Tool
Helps firms evaluate and improve their ATP readiness on their own, linked to buyer expectations.
Buyer–Supplier Engagement Format
Creates real connections and feedback between buyers and local firms, such as a Supplier Day.
Infrastructure
Site Prioritization & Readiness Toolkit
Ranks industrial sites using ATP readiness criteria.
ATP Lab Concept Brief
A shared ATP training and testing lab: layout, use cases, preliminary cost.
Cleanroom-Compatible Site Inventory
A shortlist of viable facilities for OSATs and training partners, with baseline specs and photos.
Green Park Vision
Positions Sonora as a low-carbon, resilient manufacturing hub, with solar and water reuse features.
Integration Plan
Prevents silos by aligning infrastructure investment with workforce and supplier needs: power, water and logistics.
Policy
Policy & Regulatory Gap Map
Unclear or missing regulations affecting ATP investment, against global expectations.
Draft One-Stop Permitting Concept
A streamlined permitting model across agencies.
De-risking Toolkit
Builds investor confidence with FAQs, real timelines and model clauses for land, energy and incentives.
Credential Recognition Pilot
Proposes a bilateral mechanism so qualified workers can move across the border into ATP jobs.
Policy Council or Task Force Proposal
Sustains public-private coordination beyond the Accelerator, with members, mandate and a draft charter.
A F T E R A P R I L 2 0 2 7
The program is the first stage. The work continues through 2027 and 2028.
The Accelerator
8 deliverables · Jan–Apr 2027
4 Executive Working Groups
12 more deliverables · one per pillar
Projects, investment and public policy
Who coordinates them
The Nearshoring Center of Tecnológico de Monterrey, with the private-sector leadership of ATP-Ready Sonora.
Who takes part
The same participants trained in the program, from across the state.
What they do
Complete the 12 remaining deliverables and turn results into projects.
How they are sustained
Contributions of participating organizations and other sources that join.
W H A T E A C H T E A M G E T S
Benefits by pillar
Each team gets concrete results for its organization. Together, the four teams make Sonora more attractive to the industry: talent and clear rules help parks and suppliers win new business. The Workforce and Policy teams are complete. Places remain for industrial parks and manufacturers in Supply Chain and Infrastructure.
Workforce team
Team completeUniversities and technical institutes
Programs aligned with what the industry hires
The Stackable Credential Framework defines learning paths by role, from operator to engineer.
Faculty up to date
The Faculty Development Needs Map identifies what professors must master to teach ATP.
Credentials the industry recognizes
Training is aligned with international industry standards such as SEMI and IPC.
Dual education with companies in the region
The Dual Education Roadmap links students with the parks and suppliers in the program.
Graduates the region's plants need
Parks and manufacturers gain a source of technicians trained for the profiles they hire.
A seat in the Workforce Executive Working Group
Follow up on curricula, certifications and dual education after the program.
Supply Chain team
Places openManufacturers and suppliers
A growing market close to home
Semiconductor plants in Arizona and their suppliers need equipment, materials and services from the region. Your automotive or aerospace experience is the starting point.
Training on what buyers require
ASU teaches what a semiconductor buyer expects from a supplier: certifications, traceability, cleanliness and audits.
A place in the Supplier Directory
Your company is listed by capability and readiness, and the directory is presented to industry buyers.
Tools to close the gaps
The Supplier Development Toolkit and the Readiness Self-Assessment Tool help you prepare for customer audits.
Contact with buyers
The Arizona Study Tour and the Buyer–Supplier Engagement Format put you in front of industry buyers.
A seat in the Supply Chain Executive Working Group
Keep developing Sonora's supplier base after the program.
Infrastructure team
Places openIndustrial parks and developers
A clear view of what to prioritize
The Site Prioritization & Readiness Toolkit uses the criteria an ATP company applies to choose a location, so you know what to invest in first.
Your buildings in front of investors
Buildings that can be adapted to clean processes enter the Cleanroom-Compatible Site Inventory presented to investors.
Visibility in Arizona
Assessed sites are part of the information shared with ASU, the City of Phoenix and industry during the Study Tour.
A possible host for the ATP Lab
The ATP Lab Concept Brief defines a shared training and testing space and identifies where it could be located.
A new kind of tenant
Suppliers that serve Arizona's semiconductor industry need sites nearby. The program shows what they look for, so your park is ready when they come.
A seat in the Infrastructure Executive Working Group
Follow up on the site inventory, the integration plan and the green park vision.
Policy team
Team completeGovernment agencies and organizations
Real permitting experience turned into proposals
The Policy & Regulatory Gap Map is built with those who process land use, environmental, IMMEX and foreign trade permits.
A say in the one-stop permitting model
The model to shorten permitting times is designed within the program, with those who use it.
Direct dialogue with industry
Agencies, regulatory improvement and customs work alongside parks, shelters and suppliers.
Faster start-ups
Every process that is streamlined shortens the time for a company to operate in a park or with a supplier.
Answers for foreign investors
The De-risking Toolkit documents real timelines and what an investor should expect.
A seat in the Policy Executive Working Group
Follow up on the de-risking toolkit, credential recognition and the policy council.
Shelters can join Supply Chain or Infrastructure. Every participant takes the ASU Master Class and receives the Certificate of Completion from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
H O W P A R T I C I P A T I O N W O R K S
Organizations join, and each one names who participates
Participation is by invitation and is not an open call for individuals. Companies, universities and institutions are invited to join a pillar, and each organization names the people from its team who will do the work.
No cost to participate
Universities, technical institutes, business organizations, clusters and government agencies
They take part in the program, the Master Class and the Executive Working Groups at no cost.
Contribution per organization
Industrial parks, shelters and manufacturers
One contribution covers two participants. See the details below and in the FAQ.
The participants
People who design, plan or operate inside each organization. They build the deliverables, take the Master Class, travel to Arizona and continue in the Executive Working Groups.
The head of each organization
Authorizes the participation, frees time for the work and attends the Executive Alignment and the certification.
8–10 h
per week, Jan–Mar 2027
English B2
live sessions and presentations in Arizona
Turning strategy into execution — together.
An 8-week program designed to align Sonora’s ecosystem and kickstart ATP strategy implementation — with support from ASU and binational partners.
Sonora has the talent, institutions, and partnerships to lead in semiconductor manufacturing — but turning that potential into action requires more than intention. Today, efforts are advancing in parallel, with no shared roadmap and no unified understanding that ATP is the most immediate and viable entry point into the global value chain.
The ATP-Ready Sonora Ecosystem Accelerator was created to change that. This 8-week initiative brings together leaders from government, academia, and industry to co-develop the strategies, tools, and coordination mechanisms needed to build real ATP capacity — focused on the four pillars that matter most at this stage: workforce, suppliers, infrastructure, and policy.
What the Ecosystem Accelerator Is Designed to Unlock
Build cross-sector alignment around a shared roadmap for ATP-readiness
Prioritize near-term opportunities in backend (ATP) — Sonora’s most strategic entry point
Connect talent programs to global ATP technician and certification standards
Develop cleanroom-compatible spaces for training, testing, and early-stage validation
Identify and prepare local suppliers to meet ATP buyer expectations
Streamline permitting, customs, and compliance for backend investors
Strengthen cross-border workforce and policy collaboration with Arizona
Inside the 8-Week Program
Kickoff Workshop
2–3 days in person (Hermosillo)
The program begins with a workshop that aligns participants on Sonora’s ATP strategy, shares relevant lessons from Arizona, and launches four interdisciplinary working teams. Each team begins developing deliverables tied to workforce, supply chains, infrastructure, or policy — with support from ASU and Tec de Monterrey facilitators.
6-Week Collaboration Phase
Hybrid format: online sessions + local meetups at Tec de Monterrey in Hermosillo
Over eight weeks, teams refine their pillar-specific deliverables with structured support. The process includes expert sessions on global standards and practical execution, cross-pillar coordination, and in-person feedback loops to ensure momentum and alignment.
Arizona Delegation
1–2 days in Arizona
A focused group of local program leads travels to Arizona to engage with binational partners — including ASU, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and workforce and supply chain experts. This is not a showcase, but a working session to validate deliverables, align with U.S. expectations, and deepen cross-border coordination essential for ATP readiness.
Final Summit
1–2 days in person (Sonora)
Each team presents its deliverables, next steps, and coordination needs. The summit is designed to consolidate learnings, lock in shared ownership, and launch the post-program execution phase with clarity and alignment.
What the Accelerator Delivers
Practical tools and action plans to build the capabilities Sonora needs for ATP investment.
Each pillar team in the Accelerator is responsible for producing concrete, high-impact deliverables that respond to real ecosystem gaps — and reflect global ATP standards. These outputs aren’t theoretical; they’re designed to guide decision-making, support execution, and show that Sonora is serious about building backend capacity. From curriculum blueprints to supplier maps, cleanroom lab concepts, and policy toolkits — the work starts here.
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ATP-Aligned Curriculum Action Plan (per institution)
Stackable Credential Framework (draft)
Dual Education Roadmap (incl. internships or apprenticeships)
Faculty Development Needs Map
Certification alignment (e.g., SEMI, IPC, or binational standards)
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Sonora ATP Supply Chain Map (1st edition)
Supplier Development Toolkit (with templates for audits, traceability, etc.)
Supplier Directory (draft or concept)
Readiness Self-Assessment Tool (for local firms)
Buyer–Supplier Engagement Format (e.g., pilot Supplier Day)
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Site Prioritization & Readiness Toolkit
Cleanroom-Compatible Site Inventory
ATP Lab Concept Brief (shared training and prototyping lab)
Green Park Vision (integrated infrastructure and sustainability features)
Integration Plan linking infrastructure with talent and supplier needs
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Policy & Regulatory Gap Map (focused on ATP relevance)
De-risking Toolkit for ATP investors (FAQs, model clauses, timelines)
Draft One-Stop Permitting Concept
Credential Recognition Pilot (binational labor mobility)
Policy Council or Task Force Proposal (to formalize coordination)
Want to participate in a future cohort?
We’re building a community of committed institutions and individuals working to make Sonora ATP-ready. If you’re part of the region’s academic, government, or industry ecosystem — and want to get involved — we’d love to hear from you.