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President Biden Highlights CHIPS for America in State of the Union
President Biden highlighted CHIPS for America in his State of the Union address last night:
"And thanks to our CHIPS and Science Act the United States is investing more in research and development than ever before. During the pandemic, a shortage of semiconductors, chips that drove up the price of everything from cell phones to automobiles — and, by the way, we invented those chips right here in America.
Well, instead of having to import them, instead of — private companies are now investing billions of dollars to build new chip factories here in America".
CHIPS Research & Development Funding Opportunity
As part of the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to seek applications for research and development (R&D) activities that will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials, a key technology for manufacturing semiconductors. CHIPS for America anticipates approximately $300 million in funding innovation across multiple technologies ranging from semiconductor-based to glass and organics. This is the first NOFO released by the CHIPS for America R&D program office, and the third NOFO released overall by CHIPS for America.
Mandatory concept papers are due on April 12, 2024.
Natcast Releases Request for Information
This week, Natcast released its first Request for Information (RFI) on R&D Prototyping Facilities and Capabilities – Use Cases and Market Demand. The purpose of this RFI is to gather community input on current capabilities and gaps in the R&D prototyping landscape. Responses will help inform the requirements for potential NSTC facilities.
Submissions are due by March 29, 2024.
About CHIPS for America
CHIPS for America is part of President Biden’s economic plan to invest in America, stimulate private sector investment, create good-paying jobs, make more in the United States, and revitalize communities left behind. CHIPS for America includes the CHIPS Program Office, responsible for manufacturing incentives, and the CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office, responsible for R&D programs. Both offices sit within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the Department of Commerce. NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. NIST is uniquely positioned to successfully administer the CHIPS for America program because of the bureau’s strong relationships with U.S. industries, its deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem, and its reputation as fair and trusted. Visit https://www.chips.gov to learn more.
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