The Vermont Tech Hub, founded in part through ideation at an early NEMC meeting, seeks to create a comprehensive technology ecosystem to drive semiconductor design and manufacturing of high-power and high-frequency gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors.

The V-GaN Test and Characterization Lab will provide NEMC and V-GaN member businesses and researchers with advanced testing services for high power and high frequency devices, such as semiconductor chips used in motor controllers, power inverters, voltage regulators, battery chargers, and amplifiers and switches for 5G/6G devices and radar applications.

The South Burlington facility, expected to open in January 2026, will be operated by the University of Vermont (UVM) and housed within the OnLogic headquarters building in Technology Park. The NEMC funding will support the infrastructure build out and operating expenses for the facility. UVM will provide management and back-office support to the lab. (Announcement link)