CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: 360651Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

Award Range

$10M - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360651
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting proposals through the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions aimed at advancing microelectronics technology in the United States. The initiative seeks to enhance U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and accelerate commercialization in critical areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, and Standards Development. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and Federal entities, all of which must be domestic. Proposals must have a minimum budget of $10 million and can be submitted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2029, via grants.gov, following a two-part submission process that includes a White Paper and, if invited, a Pre-negotiation Package. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the CRDO at research@chips.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    research@chips.gov
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    CRDO.bin
    The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01. This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions to advance U.S. microelectronics technology. The BAA aims to enhance U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and accelerate commercialization in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Commercialization of Innovation, and Standards Development. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, FFRDCs, and Federal entities, all of which must be domestic. Projects should have a budget of at least $10 million, with a maximum performance period of five years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via grants.gov until September 30, 2029, and involve a two-part submission process: a White Paper and, if invited, a Pre-negotiation Package. Awards will be in the form of other transaction agreements, potentially requiring a return on investment to the government.
    CRDO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2025-NIST-CHIPS-CRDO-01. This funding opportunity seeks proposals for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions to advance U.S. microelectronics technology. The BAA aims to enhance U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and accelerate commercialization in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Commercialization of Innovation, and Standards Development. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, FFRDCs, and Federal entities, all of which must be domestic. Projects should have a budget of at least $10 million, with a maximum performance period of five years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via grants.gov until September 30, 2029, and involve a two-part submission process: a White Paper and, if invited, a Pre-negotiation Package. Awards will be in the form of other transaction agreements, potentially requiring a return on investment to the government.
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