The SJSU AI Hub Receives a Multi-Year Commitment from the Cadence Giving Foundation

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San José State's forthcoming AI Hub, a collaborative space in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, has received a multi-year commitment from the Cadence Giving Foundation to support the expansion of the new space. The agreement, which includes a significant donation of AI design software and digital twin technology to SJSU from Cadence Design Systems, the foundation's parent company, is designed to equip students with the skills, hands-on training and experience needed to excel in careers in artificial intelligence (AI).

This partnership marks an important step toward preparing students across every academic discipline at SJSU for success in an increasingly AI-dominated economy.

"We are proud to support the emerging AI ecosystem at SJSU and to help develop and promote the workforce of the future," says KT Moore, vice president of Corporate Marketing at Cadence. "Our priority at the foundation is to channel our specialized knowledge into meaningful community impact, and we believe this investment will do just that."

The Cadence Giving Foundation joins NVIDIA, Adobe, the City of San José and the Knight Foundation to build out the AI Hub. This initiative will showcase specialized laboratories across nine SJSU colleges and demonstrate the power of AI and digital twin technologies in solving complex multidisciplinary challenges. The San José AI Hub, which is anticipated to officially open in summer 2026, will provide students with hands-on training and experiences that prepare AI future-ready talent.

"This important partnership with Cadence strengthens our ability to prepare students for the future of work," says SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson. "By collaborating through innovative tools like digital twin software, we are ensuring that SJSU graduates are equipped to lead in the responsible and human-centered use of artificial intelligence. Partnerships like this reinforce San José State's leadership at the intersection of higher education, technology and industry in the heart of Silicon Valley."

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About San José State University

San José State University, ranked the No. 5 public university in the nation by Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, is the oldest university in the Cal State University system.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU offers its more than 40,000 students unmatched access to internships and careers with global companies and a culturally rich community. With a commitment to academic excellence and personalized student support, SJSU empowers students to thrive professionally and personally. Thanks to top-tier R2 research opportunities and faculty mentoring, Spartans graduate with confidence, low debt, and the skills to lead. When purpose meets preparation at SJSU, transformation happens - for Spartan students and the world around them.