Over the past 18 months, Natcast has established a suite of assets to propel the mission of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC): to accelerate U.S. semiconductor innovation, develop a skilled workforce, and strengthen our economic and national...
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Natcast Member Letter Regarding the NSTC
Dear NSTC Membership – This past week and a half has been one of uncertainty for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Consortium. As Natcast continues to assess next steps with the Department of Commerce, we would like to provide you with an update....
Update on the 2025 NSTC Symposium
Natcast has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s 2025 NSTC Symposium. Due to the recent news from the Department of Commerce, we have decided not to host this event. If you have registered to attend, we will be providing a full refund. We sincerely...
Natcast Independent Auditor’s Report on its Financial Statements
On August, 20, 2025, Natcast received an unmodified audit opinion on its financial statements for the period of its inception through September 30, 2024. This audit was conducted by an independent auditor, KPMG LLP. The auditors did not report any material weaknesses...
Policy Memo: Alignment of the NSTC and White House AI and U.S. Semiconductor Priorities
There has never been a more pivotal time to secure the United States’ technological leadership. As the White House moves quickly to accelerate this goal, the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is playing a critical role in advancing U.S.-led innovation,...
Natcast Announces NVIDIA’s Bill Dally, OpenAI’s Richard Ho as Keynote Speakers for 2025 NSTC Symposium
SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 13, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), today announced Dr. Bill Dally, Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President of...
Workforce Webinar: Best Practices in Technician Training Bootcamps
Join us on Wednesday, August 20, at 2 p.m. ET for “Best Practices in Technician Training Bootcamps,” an NSTC Member-only webinar from the NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence. Technician training bootcamps are playing an increasingly pivotal role in expanding...
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...