Natcast Announces Vivek Prasad as Vice President of Design Engineering Ecosystem Enablement
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 3, 2024 – 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...
Nicholas Donofrio Named a 2024 Sigma Xi Fellow
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 20, 2024 – 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...
2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center Symposium
The 2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium gathered leaders and innovators from industry, academia, and government in Washington, D.C., for a full-day forum focused on the future of semiconductor technology and the strategic partnerships essential to securing U.S. leadership in this critical industry.
Proposers’ Day: PRISM
In-person registration closes Wednesday, November 13 at 5:00pm CST Virtual registration closes Friday, November 15 at 12:00pm CST The goal of the NSTC Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Reduction and Innovation in Semiconductor Manufacturing (PRISM) program...
Second CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility Announced
Sunnyvale, CA, Expected Location for Second CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility A Key Part of the NSTC, this California Facility Will Drive the Future of Semiconductor Innovation and Collaboration Today, the Department of Commerce and Natcast, the operator of...
First CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility Announced
NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex Announced as the First CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility and Planned Site for the Estimated $825 Million CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator New York Facility Will Be Key Part of the NSTC and Expected to Drive Innovation in...
Natcast Releases National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Strategic Plan
Plan outlines strategic goals, investment priorities to strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and development WASHINGTON, D.C., October 24, 2024 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the...
Webinar: PRISM Funding Opportunity
Webinar registration closes on Sunday, November 3 at 12:00pm ET The goal of the NSTC Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Reduction and Innovation in Semiconductor Manufacturing (PRISM) program is to enhance the economic sustainability of semiconductor...
Natcast Announces Anticipated Awardees, Approximately $30 Million Investment through First NSTC R&D Jump Start Project
AIDRFIC awards will propel AI-driven RFIC design innovation, enhance U.S. global competitiveness in semiconductor R&D WASHINGTON, D.C., October 18, 2024 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the...
Webinar: Introducing NSTC Membership – Leveraging Innovation, Collaboration, and Education to propel the U.S. semiconductor industry forward
Webinar registration closes on Thursday, October 17, at 12:00pm ET A key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, the NSTC is a public-private consortium creating an unprecedented infrastructure to accelerate R&D innovation, develop a skilled workforce, and secure...
Natcast Welcomes Jack Lazar to Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 10, 2024 — 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 Announces Dr. Robert Chau as Senior Vice President of Research
Industry veteran will oversee the development and implementation of nonprofit’s research agenda to strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology WASHINGTON, D.C., October 8, 2024 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of...
Webinar: Inside the WCoE – An Introduction to the Workforce Center of Excellence
Webinar registration closes on Wednesday, October 9, at 12:00 pm ET Join us for the first installment of the "Inside the WCoE" series, where we delve into the various components of the recently announced NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE). This first webinar...
Natcast Launches National Semiconductor Technology Center Membership Program
Public-private consortium will focus on innovation, collaboration, and education to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2024 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated to operate the National Semiconductor Technology...
Natcast Welcomes Anantha Chandrakasan and Michael Splinter to Board of Trustees
Semiconductor ecosystem veterans will guide strategic growth and innovation to support U.S.-based research and leadership WASHINGTON, September 18, 2024 — Natcast today announced the addition of semiconductor ecosystem veterans Anantha Chandrakasan and Michael...
Call for Entries: NSTC Symposium Startup Pitch Competition
Are you an early-stage startup breaking new ground in the microelectronics industry? Do you have a groundbreaking idea or innovative product that needs the right platform to shine? We invite you to apply to pitch your technology at our upcoming Startup Pitch...
2024 NSTC Symposium & Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting
Join us for the 2024 National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Symposium and Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting, which will feature three days of programming from U.S. microelectronics leaders from industry, academia, and government, including the...
Proposers’ Day: TVIP
R&D Project Funding: Test Vehicle Innovation Pipeline (TVIP) Join us on Tuesday, September 10, for TVIP Proposers’ Day. Learn more about the NSTC’s second R&D jump start project, meet like-minded individuals, and explore teaming opportunities. The TVIP program...
Deirdre Hanford Honored with 2025 IEEE Frederik Philips Award
Natcast CEO Recognized for Her Visionary Leadership in Electronic Design Automation WASHINGTON – August 15, 2024 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS...
Webinar: R&D Project Funding – Test Vehicle Innovation Pipeline (TVIP)
The NSTC's second R&D jump start topic will focus on leveraging economies of scale in shared test vehicles to drive innovation. For this program, test vehicles are defined as common sets of standardized processes, including measurement and data analysis, with...