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...
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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,...
REGISTRATION OPEN– 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...