FY2024 CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute Competition
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

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Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted a grant opportunity titled "FY2024 CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute Competition". This grant opportunity is in the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The purpose of this grant is to establish and operate a CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute focused on digital twins with integrated physical assets and computational capabilities. The institute will tackle important semiconductor-industry manufacturing challenges. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute will manage a portfolio of Institute-led projects and competitively funded Member-led projects, including Education and Workforce Development activities, basic and applied research, and technology demonstrations. Eligible applicants for this grant are non-profit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, State, local, and Tribal governments, and for-profit organizations that are domestic entities. The deadline for submission is September 9, 2024. For more information, you can contact Misty L Roosa, a Management Analyst at NIST, via email at grants@nist.gov.

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