The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking proposals for the FY2024 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for CHIPS for America – CHIPS Metrology. The topic of the solicitation is "Metrology to Enhance Security and Provenance of Microelectronic-based Components and Product".
This solicitation aims to support research and development projects that focus on enhancing the security and provenance of microelectronic-based components and products. The technology or research should aim to improve the measurement and characterization of microelectronic devices, with a focus on ensuring their authenticity, integrity, and reliability.
The potential impacts of this technology include strengthening the security of microelectronic-based components and products, reducing the risk of counterfeit or tampered devices, and enhancing the trustworthiness of the supply chain.
The solicitation is open to both Phase I and Phase II proposals. The project duration is not specified, but the application due date is June 14, 2024.
For more information and to submit a proposal, interested parties can visit the SBIR topic link at https://www.sbir.gov/node/2609715 or the solicitation agency URL at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353574.