Natcast Celebrates Grand Opening of NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, One of Three NSTC Flagship Semiconductor R&D Facilities Across the Country
ALBANY, N.Y., July 14, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today celebrated the grand opening of the...
Request for Information: Interconnect Materials and Integrated Processes for Power-Performance-Area (PPA) Improvement in Compute Applications
Overview: Natcast seeks public feedback on a proposed research initiative for monolithic backend of line (BEOL) interconnects, focusing on innovative materials and integrated processes. Background: The historical gains in power and performance associated with...
Request for Information: Co-packaged Optical Engine Development for AI Infrastructure Scale-up
Overview: Natcast is seeking public input on a potential research program on co-packaged optical engine development. Background: The rapid expansion of AI models and workloads is outpacing the capabilities of traditional electrical interconnects. This program aims to...
Natcast Launches NSTC Top Workforce Solutions Recognition Program to Promote Effective Semiconductor Workforce Development Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced the launch of the NSTC Top...
Webinar: 2025 NSTC Workforce Awards & Top Workforce Solutions Programs
Join us to learn more about the latest award and recognition opportunities through the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Center of Excellence. This webinar will provide a deep dive into the recently announced 2025 NSTC Workforce Awards program...
Natcast Launches 2025 NSTC Workforce Awards Program Call for Proposals
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 12, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today launched a Call for Proposals (CFP)...
Natcast Finalizes First NSTC R&D Contracts to Accelerate AI-driven RFIC Design Innovation and Enhance U.S. Global Competitiveness in Next-generation Communications Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced it has finalized contracts...
Request for Information: Low-Dimensional Materials for Power-Performance-Area Optimization in Logic Applications Beyond CFET
Overview: Natcast is seeking public input on the focus and prioritization of a potential research program on the use of low-dimensional (low-D) materials for Power-Performance-Area (PPA) optimization in novel devices to support AI computing requirements that will...
Webinar: Preview of the EUV Accelerator
Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is the cornerstone technology for advancing semiconductor innovation beyond the 7nm node and enabling continued scaling in accordance with Moore's Law. The CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator, an NSTC facility...
Natcast Announces Inaugural NSTC Technical Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced 19 inaugural members of the...
Save the Date: 2025 NSTC Symposium – Sept. 15-16 in Austin, TX
Join us for the second annual National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium! This year’s event will bring together stakeholders from across the semiconductor ecosystem who are at the forefront of advancing the next generation of U.S.-led innovation,...
Proposers’ Day: Scalable Memory Architecture Program (SMAP)
Join us on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for SMAP Proposers’ Day in Columbus, OH. Learn more about the NSTC’s latest R&D program, meet like-minded individuals, and explore teaming opportunities. The goal of SMAP is to address the growing disparity between processor...
Natcast Announces Dr. Craig Child as Director of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced Dr. Craig Child as...
National Semiconductor Technology Center Surpasses 100-Member Milestone
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 27, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced...
Natcast Appoints Michael Splinter as Trustee Chair, Robin Abrams as Vice Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 17, 2025 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced...
Department of Commerce Finalizes Long-Term Partnership with Natcast to Operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Natcast up to $6.3 billion to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) under a long-term agreement with NIST. Through this...
Reflecting on a Milestone Year for U.S. Semiconductor Innovation
What a year 2024 was! From the official signing of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium agreement in February to the launch of jump start R&D programs, the Workforce Center of Excellence, NSTC membership, and the announcement of three...
Third CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C, January 6, 2025 - Today, the Department of Commerce and Natcast announced the Arizona State University (ASU) Research Park in Tempe, Arizona as the anticipated location for the third flagship CHIPS for America research and development (R&D)...
Natcast Announces Inaugural Members of NSTC Workforce Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, D.C, January 2, 2025 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, today announced 18...
Inside the WCoE: The 2025 NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence Roadmap
Overview Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM Eastern Time | Webinar Only The deadline to register is Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET. The NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE), supported by a $250 million investment from the U.S. Department of...