Notice of Funding Opportunity: CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute

May 6, 2024 - June 20, 2024

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Digital Twins, Funding Opportunity, Semi-Conductor

CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute Funding Opportunity

This funding opportunity seeks proposals from eligible applicants for activities to establish and operate a CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry.

Concept papers are due June 20, 2024, and must be received at Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.

Read the full text of the funding opportunity (PDF) for more information.

On May 6, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking proposals from eligible applicants for activities to establish and operate a CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry. Digital twins are virtual models that mimic the structure, context, and behavior of a physical counterpart.

The CHIPS for America Program anticipates up to approximately $285 million for a first-of-its kind institute focused on the development, validation, and use of digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly, and test processes.

Application Process

There are two main components to this application:

Mandatory Concept Paper: Applicants will be asked to submit a concept paper. Concept papers are due on June 20, 2024.

Concept papers will only be accepted through Grants.gov.
Eligible applicants may only submit one Concept Paper for the institute award under this NOFO.
The deadline for receipt of a concept papers at Grants.gov is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, June 20, 2024.
Concept papers received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.
Please note that an active SAM.gov registration is required to submit application materials through Grants.gov.

Full Application Process: Full proposals are due September 9, 2024.