News Summary

ASML and NextMinds celebrated youth creativity and problem-solving with the inaugural Day of Innovation at ASML Wilton. This event, held on August 19, honored winners of the 2025 ASML Innovation Awards and marked a multi-year partnership between ASML and NextMinds aimed at expanding innovation education in Connecticut and beyond. ASML, a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, announced a $775,000 grant to support NextMinds’ initiatives. The partnership is expected to benefit approximately 30,000 students over three years, with an additional impact on up to 90,000 community members. NextMinds, formerly known as the Connecticut Invention Convention, has been fostering innovation education for over four decades. The event featured workshops and meetings with industry leaders, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and inspiring them to become future innovators.