Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Corning and Powerex to Support U.S. Supply Chain Resiliency
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed two separate preliminary memoranda of terms (PMT) under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide Corning up to $32 million in proposed direct funding and Powerex up to $3 million in proposed direct funding.
The proposed investment in Corning would support the company’s expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Canton, New York, and is expected to create 130 manufacturing jobs and over 175 construction jobs. The proposed investment in Powerex would support the modernization and expansion of the company’s back-end production facility in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, and is expected to create over 55 manufacturing jobs and up to 20 construction jobs.
“Because of the Biden-Harris Administration’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, we are making targeted proposed investments across the semiconductor supply chain that are driving the revitalization of this industry in America,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “These proposed actions are creating quality jobs across the country while advancing U.S. technological leadership.”
CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) Funding Opportunity
On October 30, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for activities that will use cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous experimentation (AE) technologies to support the long-term viability of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. The CHIPS AI/AE for Rapid, Industry-informed Sustainable Semiconductor Materials and Processes (CARISSMA) funding opportunity will be critical in meeting the industry’s technology, economic, and sustainability goals.
Mandatory concept papers are due January 13, 2025.
Today, CHIPS for America hosted a webinar to provide general information regarding this NOFO, offer general guidance on preparing applications, and answer questions. The webinar recording will be available on CHIPS.gov soon.
On November 15, 2024 the CHIPS Research and Development Office will host a one-day hybrid Proposers' Day for potential applicants to this funding opportunity. Visit the CARISSMA Proposer's Day event page to register. Registration to attend in-person closes at 5:00 pm ET on November 11, 2024 and virtual registration closes on Thursday, November 14th at 5:00 PM ET.
CLOSING TODAY: NSTC Workforce Advisory Board Nominations
The NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence's (WCoE) programs are guided by real-time insights from stakeholders across the semiconductor ecosystem. This includes input from both NSTC members and the NSTC Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB). Comprised of key stakeholders from the private sector, government, non-profits, training providers, academia, and labor organizations, the WFAB will offer critical input on national and regional workforce strategies, ensuring the WCoE’s initiatives are employer-driven, worker-centered, and responsive to real-time industry challenges.
Today is the deadline for WFAB member nominations; the public nomination form will close at 11:59.
CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) Funding Opportunity
On October 18th, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) funded by the CHIPS and Science Act to enable the United States semiconductor industry to adopt innovative new advanced packaging flows for semiconductor technologies.
CHIPS for America anticipates making available up to approximately $1.6 billion for funding multiple awards across five research and development (R&D) areas, with the potential for follow-on funding for prototyping activities.
- Equipment, Tools, Processes, and Process Integration
- Power Delivery and Thermal Management
- Connector Technology, Including Photonics and Radio Frequency (RF)
- Chiplets Ecosystem
- Co-design/Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
Mandatory concept papers are due December 20, 2024.
CHIPS for America in the News
KDKA CBS News: Biden administration proposes $3 million investment to help expand Powerex facility in Hempfield Township
[Lauren Linder, 11/8/24]
The Biden administration is proposing a $3 million investment to help a Westmoreland County manufacturing facility expand its production and workforce.
Powerex makes semiconductor parts for the military and for commercial use at its Youngwood facility in Hempfield Township and the company is aiming to nearly double its capacity and modernize key equipment.
The $3 million investment is being proposed as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which the Biden administration signed into law to enhance and revitalize national production capacity of key components for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, an industry that's expected to grow in the future.
The proposed investment would support the company's total investment of $15 million to help expand its production facility.
North Country Now: $32M Chips Award for Corning’s Canton plant to create 300 new, good-paying jobs
Major expansion to increase production of specialized glass for semiconductor industry
[11/8/24]
CANTON – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Corning Incorporated has reached an up to $32 million preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to increase production at their Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry.
The announcement came after Schumer visited Canton following the passage of his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law and promised it would supercharge the demand for Corning’s critical technology and deliver big for the North Country,
Schumer said this expansion, which will help strengthen this vital supply chain for America’s national security, is expected to create up to 130 new, good-paying manufacturing jobs, including new union jobs, and over 175 union construction jobs.
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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