Fueled by Governor Hochul’s Empire AI initiative, STRIVE, or STatetgic Research InVEstment, comprises of working groups in Data Privacy, Education, Social Impact, Research/Infrastructure, and Workforce/Industry, with the goal of deepening AI faculty networks across SUNY.

The Empire Innovation Program (EIP) supports the recruitment and retention of faculty with strong track records of research accomplishments. EIP hires expand SUNY’s research capacity in strategic priority areas while also strengthening areas where SUNY has a recognized leadership position.

Launched in April 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire AI is a bold partnership of New York’s leading public and private universities coming together to establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center at SUNY Buffalo. The initiative is already facilitating statewide innovation, research, and development of AI technologies.