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)...
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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...
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...
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)...