COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY GRANTS SERVICES: What’s the latest on the CHIPS Act?

Overview

The government’s recent CHIPS Act announcement promising to invest up to $100M to accelerate research and development (R&D) of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies geared toward sustainable semiconductor materials showcases an ambitious push to solidify the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing industry. This initiative drives forward the administration’s vision of utilizing advanced AI technologies to foster sustainable, cutting-edge semiconductor production while bolstering domestic manufacturing capabilities and protecting the environment.

Here’s an overview of the key details and implications:

Key Announcement Details

Objective

• R&D Acceleration: Leverage AI to develop sustainable semiconductor materials and processes.
• Commercial Competitiveness: Ensure technologies developed are innovative and commercially viable, supporting long-term sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Environmental Protection: Develop technologies that are environmentally friendly and protect local communities.

Investment Focus

• Funding Amount: Up to $100M.
• Target Audience: University-led, industry-informed collaborations.
• Key Technology: AI-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE).

Expected Benefits

• Faster Development: Reduced time to make new semiconductor materials production-ready.
• Resource Efficiency: Minimizing resource intensity in production processes.
• Collaborative Research: Federated research across universities, institutions, industry, and national labs.
• Workforce Innovation: Harnessing AI to maximize innovator and workforce potential.

Potential Impact

For the Semiconductor Industry

• Introduction of AI/AE can revolutionize the pace and efficiency of materials research.
• Enhanced ability to meet power, performance, area, and cost (PPAC) metrics.

For Education and Workforce

• Broadening participation of universities and research institutions contributes to diversifying and growing the semiconductor R&D talent pool.
• Emerging research institutions will have increased opportunities to engage in high-impact research.

For Sustainability

• Aligns with the broader CHIPS for America program’s sustainability commitments.
• Aims to address both the sustainability challenges and growth demands of the semiconductor industry.

Next Steps

• Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): To be released later this year, outlining specific application guidelines and criteria.
• Contact Lohfeld Consulting Group:  We’ve helped our clients win grants under the CHIPS Act.  If you’re interested in learning how you can submit a winning grant application, contact us today.

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By Dana Katalinas, Vice President, APMP Member

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