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Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) Initiative is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) Initiative is a grant from the Department of Defense, managed through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), that funds a national network of regional prototyping innovat…
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The Microelectronics Commons: A National Network of Prototyping Innovation Hubs The Microelectronics Commons is creating a direct pathway to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign microelectronics and safeguard the nation from supply chain risks.
The Microelectronics Commons program was established through the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division and is managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL).
The Microelectronics Commons program is a network of regional technology Hubs acting on a shared mission: to expand the nation’s global leadership in microelectronics. The Microelectronics Commons program is accelerating domestic prototyping and growing a pipeline of U.S.-based semiconductor talent. the transition from laboratory to fabrication for more efficient U.S. microelectronics innovations.
the United States’ global leadership across microelectronics technical development. the transition of new technologies to domestic microelectronics manufacturers. The Microelectronics Commons Hubs The Microelectronics Commons program comprises eight regional Hubs, each focused on multiple technology areas and supported by their network of commercial innovators.
California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors The Midwest Microelectronics Consortium Northeast Microelectronics Coalition Hub Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub California-Pacific-Northwest AI Hardware Hub Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Commons Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub Technology Areas Supported by the Microelectronics Commons Artificial Intelligence Hardware Commercial Leap Ahead Technologies Secure Edge/IoT Computing
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The current listing shows $269 million total investment for 33 new projects; individual awards vary. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) Initiative is funded by Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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