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...
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 Registration Open: 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...
Save the Date: 2025 NSTC Symposium
Sept. 15-16 – Austin, TX
This year’s Symposium will bring together stakeholders from across the semiconductor ecosystem who are at the forefront of advancing the next generation of U.S.-led innovation, economic competitiveness, and national security. Join us!
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