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Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) CHIPS Research and Development Office.
NIST is soliciting proposals for research, prototyping, and commercial solutions that advance microelectronics technology in the U.S. This includes advanced microelectronics R&D with a nexus to AI, Quantum Technology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, Commercialization of Innovation, and/or Standards Development. White Papers are required and may be submitted at any time. FFRDCs are eligible subrecipients.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are domestic accredited institutions of higher education and domestic non-profit or for-profit organizations that manage consortia of accredited institutions of higher education. FFRDCs, Federal entities, foreign partners, and other eligible entities can be subrecipients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) CHIPS Research and Development Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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