At the NSTC, we’re creating the future of technology and accelerating the speed of innovation to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

A key component of the CHIPS and Science Act, the NSTC is a public-private partnership creating an unprecedented infrastructure to accelerate R&D innovation, develop a skilled workforce, and secure the United States’ leadership position in the global semiconductor industry.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create the technologies that transform the world – and you can be part of it.

Why Join?

Members are the engine that makes the NSTC run. NSTC membership is as diverse as the industry it represents, and spans the entire semiconductor ecosystem. This pivotal platform brings together semiconductor companies, academic research institutions, governments, workforce organizations, and others to collaborate and propel the U.S. semiconductor industry forward.

NSTC membership is offered in two categories, Core and Affiliate, tailored to support the needs of the broad semiconductor ecosystem.

Core Membership

Core membership is designed for organizations which seek to engage with the full suite of NSTC offerings. Core membership will provide opportunities for collaboration among other NSTC members; access to NSTC facilities, programs, and resources; and access to workforce development best practices and initiatives through the NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence.

NSTC Core members include:

• Companies operating within the semiconductor ecosystem – spanning design, manufacturing, materials, end-users, and others
• Academic institutions conducting semiconductor-related research
• Research labs engaged in semiconductor research activities
• Non-profit entities with an emphasis on semiconductor R&D

There are three pillars of NSTC membership: Educate, Collaborate, and Innovate. NSTC Core members have the opportunity to engage in the full suite of these benefits:

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Affiliate Membership

Affiliate membership is designed for organizations that do not participate in semiconductor research but would like to participate and contribute to the ecosystem in areas such as workforce, investments, consortia, or professional services.

NSTC Affiliate members include:

• Workforce stakeholders including workforce intermediaries, academic institutions not focused on semiconductor research, and other workforce-related organizations
• Investors including venture capital firms, private equity firms, incubators, and other investment entities
• Professional services such as consulting, legal, accounting, marketing, or other professional services
• Other non-profits that are related to the semiconductor ecosystem but do not conduct R&D

NSTC Affiliate members have the opportunity to engage in benefits focused on education and collaboration across the semiconductor ecosystem:

Technical Advisory Board (TAB)

To support the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), Natcast is establishing a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) comprised of key stakeholders spanning the semiconductor ecosystem. The advisory board will provide strategic guidance, expertise, and advice to Natcast in shaping and guiding the NSTC Technical Research Agenda through the ever-evolving technical landscape.

Nominations for TAB members are now open and can be submitted online. 

Eligibility

All NSTC Members shall have a meaningful U.S. presence at the time of membership and maintain a U.S. presence. Eligible entities include: companies, academic institutions, consortia operators, government agencies focused on semiconductor R&D, investors, workforce intermediaries, and more. Foreign Entities of Concern or Foreign Countries of Concern are not eligible for membership. More details may be found in the NSTC Membership Agreement.

Additional Resources

Questions?

Thank you for your interest in NSTC Membership. Please submit any questions to [email protected]

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