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 consortium 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 it 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.
Membership
NSTC membership is offered in two categories, Core and Affiliate, tailored to support the needs of the broad semiconductor ecosystem.
Core Membership
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:
Core Member Benefits | Anticipated Availability |
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Educate | |
Access to reports, news, webinars, seminars | Now |
Eligibility for workforce funding opportunities | Now |
Access to Workforce Center of Excellence resources and programs | 2025 |
Access to workforce program experts | 2025 |
Collaborate | |
Access to NSTC Conferences & events to network with other members and learn about the industry | Now |
Eligibility for Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB) to guide workforce priorities | Now |
Eligibility for Technical Advisory Board (TAB) to guide research agenda | Now |
Teaming and co-development to learn from and work with other members | Now |
Co-location opportunities with other members in neutral NSTC facilities* | 2026 |
Ability to participate in technology sector communities of interest | 2025 |
Innovate | |
Eligibility for research grant awards to fund R&D initiatives | Now |
Ability to participate in NSTC-led research projects | 2026 |
Ability to participate in member-funded research projects* | 2025 |
Eligible to license NSTC IP assets* | 2026 |
Opportunities to present to partner investment funds to earn additional funding | 2026 |
Design Enablement Gateway to reduce time and cost to design and facilitate collaboration* | 2025 |
Facilities providing prototyping and development opportunities* | 2026+ |
Silicon Aggregation services to access multi-project wafers and other production needs* | 2025 |
* indicates additional fee for access and usage
Affiliate Membership
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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:
Affiliate Member Benefits | Availability |
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Educate | |
Access to reports, news, webinars, seminars | Now |
Eligibility for workforce funding opportunities | Now |
Access to Workforce Center of Excellence resources and programs | 2025 |
Access to workforce program experts | 2025 |
Collaborate | |
Access to NSTC Conferences & events to network with other members and learn about the industry | Now |
Eligibility for Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB) to guide workforce priorities | Now |
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. Individuals and sole proprietors are not eligible for membership in the NSTC. Foreign Entities of Concern or Foreign Countries of Concern are not eligible for membership.
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Thank you for your interest in NSTC Membership. Please submit any questions to [email protected]